Russian army hit infrastructure facility in Ukraine's Kharkiv
Photo: The aftermath of the attack is being clarified, with a hit on infrastructure already reported (Getty Images)
On Saturday, January 10, a series of explosions was heard in Kharkiv city amid a missile attack threat. Local authorities reported a strike on an infrastructure facility, according to Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov.
Local public channels notified that several powerful explosions were heard in the city at around 4:25 p.m. At the same time, the Ukrainian Air Force warned of a missile threat to the Kharkiv region.
Shortly afterward, the city mayor reported the first aftermath.
"An infrastructure facility was hit in the Slobidskyi district. The aftermath is being clarified," Ihor Terekhov wrote.
A few minutes later, Oleh Syniehubov, head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, also reported that the strike occurred in the Slobidskyi district. According to him, no casualties were reported at that time.
The mayor reported additional details.
"Falling missile debris has also been recorded near apartment buildings in the Slobidskyi district. The consequences are being clarified," he wrote.
Attacks on Kharkiv
The Russian army almost daily attacks Kharkiv city using drones, missiles, and aerial bombs.
On the evening of January 9, the enemy also carried out a missile strike on the Slobidskyi district of the city—fortunately, without casualties, but a garage cooperative was hit. This resulted in damage to garage units and vehicles, as well as shattered windows in nearby apartment buildings.
On January 5, Russian troops carried out a series of strikes on Kharkiv city, hitting the Slobidskyi district. The city mayor clarified that Russian forces deliberately targeted the municipal energy infrastructure.
