Kharkiv hears explosion as military warns of drone threat
At least one drone flew toward Kharkiv (Photo: Getty Images)
On the night of August 22, an explosion was heard in Kharkiv. The day before, the military had warned of a drone threat, according to the Telegram channel Suspilne Novyny.
“An explosion was heard in Kharkiv, according to correspondents from Suspilne,” the report stated at 1:57 a.m. Kyiv time.
Approximately half an hour earlier, the military reported that Russian strike drones had been detected in the western Kharkiv region. They were heading southwest, and in addition, another drone was flying toward Kharkiv.
Updated at 2:11 a.m. Kyiv time
“A new series of explosions was heard in Kharkiv, likely outside the city, our correspondents reported,” added Suspilne.
No official comments have been issued so far.
Attacks on Kharkiv
It should be noted that the Russian forces regularly shell Kharkiv, using drones, missiles, and aerial bombs for attacks.
For example, on the night of August 18, the city experienced a massive strike by attack drones. One of the Shahed drones hit a multi-story building in the Industrialnyi district, causing fires on several floors of two entrances.
As a result of this attack, seven people were killed and 24 others were injured.
