Explosions shake Kharkiv amid Russian aerial guided bomb attack
At least one aerial bomb was heading toward the city (Photo: Getty Images)
On the night of October 20–21, Russian forces launched guided aerial bombs (KABs) toward Kharkiv. A series of explosions was heard in the city, according to Suspilne News on Telegram and the Ukrainian Air Force channel.
“A series of explosions was heard in Kharkiv, Suspilne correspondents report,” the message at midnight read.
Earlier, the military reported detecting KAB launches from Russian aircraft. The aerial bombs were heading toward the Kharkiv region from the north. Later, it was confirmed that at least one KAB was flying directly toward Kharkiv.
Updated 00:14
Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov confirmed the attack. According to him, the Industrial District was hit initially.
“Kharkiv was attacked by enemy KABs — explosions were heard in the city. Preliminary reports indicate the Industrial District. Details are being clarified. There is a threat of further strikes — stay safe,” he wrote.
Meanwhile, another explosion was heard in the city.
Updated 00:17
“Four explosions have been heard in the city in the past few minutes, preliminarily in the same Industrial District,” Terekhov reported.
Attacks on Kharkiv
Russian forces target Kharkiv almost daily, using drones, missiles, and aerial bombs.
For example, on the morning of October 18, the enemy struck a dormitory with a drone. The attack damaged windows on the first floor, but fortunately, there were no casualties.
Earlier, we reported that late on October 5, the city experienced a massive drone strike. The enemy carried out at least 15 attacks, damaging houses in the private sector and causing casualties.
