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Explosions heard in Kharkiv due to enemy strikes - Fires broke out in buildings

Explosions heard in Kharkiv due to enemy strikes - Fires broke out in buildings Explosions occurred in Kharkiv during an air raid alert (photo: Getty Images)

In Kharkiv, on the night of May 10, explosions were heard due to an enemy attack on the city, according to Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov and the head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, Oleh Suniehubov.

"Kharkiv hears explosions. Be careful!" - the mayor of the city noted.

The head of the administration reported on the enemy attack.

"The Russian army is striking Kharkiv! Take cover," said the head of the Regional Military Administration.

Aftermath of shelling

Later, the city hall clarified that the enemy's gift came to the residential area.

"We have information about fires in private residential buildings," Terekhov said.

The Regional Military Administration added that preliminary data indicates that a private house was damaged as a result of the strike on Kharkiv.

"At the moment, there are no casualties," says Suniehubov.

Information about the injured

Later, at 03:55, the Regional Military Administration clarified information regarding the casualties and stated that there was one person injured in Kharkiv due to the enemy strike.

"A fire broke out at the site of the strike in a private house. Emergency services are dealing with the consequences," the official said.

Another explosion

Later, around 03:47, another explosion was reported, presumably outside the city. This was reported by Suspilne Kharkiv.

In the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, it was reported that the enemy also struck Derhachi in the Kharkiv region.

"There is no information about casualties," said the head of the administration, Suniehubov.

Nighttime air attack

It was reported that on the night of May 10, Russian forces launched groups of combat drones, such as the Shahed, towards the Mykolaiv and Odesa regions for another aerial attack.

There were also reports of explosions in the Mykolaiv region, near the city of Snihurivka, due to enemy combat drones.

Additionally, the Air Force Command recorded launches of guided aviation bombs by enemy tactical aviation for strikes in the Kharkiv region.