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Kharkiv hit by Russian drone strikes, explosions heard across city

Kharkiv hit by Russian drone strikes, explosions heard across city Kharkiv under heavy attack by Russian Shahed drones (Photo: Getty Images)

In Kharkiv, sounds of explosions were heard amid a massive attack by Russian strike drones, according to the Telegram channels Suspilne and Suspilne Kharkiv.

The first explosion in the city occurred around 01:57 Kyiv time. A second explosion followed just a minute later.

Around 02:04, the third explosion was recorded, followed by a fourth at 02:06 and a fifth at 02:07.

Russian drone attack

On the night of July 9, the Russian army is conducting a massive attack on Ukraine using Shahed kamikaze drones.

Air raid alerts have been declared in many regions, and air defense forces are active. As of 2:00 a.m., about 170 enemy drones are operating in Ukrainian airspace.

Explosions are being heard in Kyiv amid the drone attack.

In the Kyiv region, a 45-year-old woman was injured as a result of the drone strike.