Kharkiv medical facility engulfed in flames after Russian drone attack, injuries reported
Photo: State Emergency Service rescuers responding to the aftermath of the attack (facebook.com/DSNSKHARKIV)
On the afternoon of October 10, Russian drones attacked two districts of Kharkiv. One of the drones struck a medical facility, where a fire broke out, according to Kharkiv mayor Ihor Terekhov.
The first strike was recorded in the Kholodnohorsk district. According to Terekhov, a Russian Molniya-type drone carried out the attack there. City authorities are assessing the consequences of the strike.
Later, the mayor reported another strike—this time on a medical facility in the Slobidskyi district. A fire broke out at the site after the strike.
Oleh Syniehubov, head of the Kharkiv Regional State Administration, clarified that, according to preliminary information, one person was injured as a result of the attack. Medical personnel are providing the necessary assistance.
Later, the head of the Regional State Administration reported that another person was wounded as a result of the Russian attack.
On the morning of October 10, Russian drones attacked western regions of Ukraine. Explosions were heard in Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk, where air defense systems were activated.
Zaporizhzhia was also targeted. A Russian drone struck a five-story residential building. People, including children, were killed in the attack, and others were injured. Residents may still be trapped under the rubble.
In total, on the night of October 10, Russia launched 160 attack drones at Ukraine, including 110 Shahed jet drones. Air defense forces shot down or neutralized 117 drones, but strikes were recorded at 14 locations.
