Kharkiv comes under Russian attack for second time in one day: Homes destroyed, one person killed
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During the daytime on January 19, Russian forces continued to strike Kharkiv — this time using guided aerial bombs. Explosions are being heard in the city, according to the head of the Kharkiv regional military administration, Oleh Syniehubov, on Telegram.
"Kharkiv is under attack by enemy guided aerial bombs (KABs); explosions have been reported. More detailed information is being clarified," Syniehubov said.
Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov added that the enemy carried out three strikes on the city using KABs. Details regarding the consequences of the attack are currently being clarified.
As of this moment, no information about fatalities or injuries has been reported. Emergency services are working at the sites of the explosions.
Updated at 3:40 PM Kyiv time
"All three impacts were in Kharkiv’s Slobidskyi district," the mayor reported.
Later, the mayor clarified that as a result of strikes by enemy KABs on the private residential sector of the Slobidskyi district, there are fatalities and injuries, and private houses have been destroyed.
Updated at 3:58 PM
"One person was killed and two were injured," Terekhov reported.
Russian forces attack Kharkiv and the region
Powerful explosions were already heard in Kharkiv earlier today. Russian forces struck Kharkiv’s critical infrastructure with several missiles, causing significant damage.
"The enemy attacked a critical infrastructure facility with four missiles, causing significant damage," the mayor of Kharkiv said.
Terekhov also reported that debris from an enemy drone was recorded falling in the Novobavarskyi district.
Before that, Russian occupation forces again struck the city. According to preliminary data, at least two impact sites were recorded.
In addition, on the same day, between 2:10 PM and 2:30 PM, the enemy attacked Kharkiv with Tornado-S multiple launch rocket systems. Mayor Ihor Terekhov said the strike hit a critical infrastructure facility — a system that provides the city with electricity and heating.
According to him, the facility sustained significant damage.
More recently, a minor girl was injured as a result of a Russian drone attack in Kharkiv’s Slobidskyi district.
