Kharkiv rattled by heavy drone attack: Over 10 explosions reported
Russian forces launch a massive attack on Kharkiv with strike drones (Photo: Poltava Regional Military Administration)
In Kharkiv and its suburbs, more than ten explosions were heard. The city is under a massive attack by Russian strike drones, according to Oleh Syniehubov, the head of the Kharkiv Regional State Administration, and the media outlet Suspilne.
"Kharkiv and its suburbs are under attack by enemy drones. Powerful explosions were heard in some parts of the city. Information about casualties and the impact of the strikes is being clarified," Syniehubov wrote.
He added that the threat persists and advised residents to stay in safe places until the all-clear is given.
According to reporters from Suspilne, 11 explosions were heard in Kharkiv over the evening.
Massive drone attacks by Russia
The night before, Russian forces once again launched kamikaze drones of the Shahed type against Ukraine. Air raid alerts were announced in the eastern, central, and northern regions, with explosions heard and air defense forces actively engaged.
At 00:54, the military reported new groups of drones moving toward Kharkiv.
On the night of Sunday, May 25, Russian forces struck 13 regions of the country. The attacks involved dozens of ballistic and cruise missiles, as well as about 300 strike UAVs.
As a result of the attacks, 12 people were killed, and more than 60 were injured. Residential buildings and facilities of both housing and industrial infrastructure were damaged or destroyed.
The Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine do not rule out new combined attacks by the Russian army on Ukraine.
