Kharkiv swarmed by drones, Kryvyi Rih struck by missile: Inside Russia’s latest attack
Russia attacks Ukraine with drones again (Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine)
Russia launched a drone attack on Ukraine from multiple directions during the night of July 16. A series of explosions has already been heard in Kharkiv, and the enemy struck Kryvyi Rih with a missile.
Everything currently known about the aftermath of the Russian attack is detailed in the RBC-Ukraine report below.
Key takeaways
- The enemy launched drones at Ukraine from multiple directions
- Kharkiv was hit by 17 explosions in 20 minutes, and 3 people were injured
- Russia struck Kryvyi Rih with a missile
Kharkiv
According to Mayor Ihor Terekhov, 16 explosions occurred in Kharkiv within just 14 minutes as the enemy targeted a civilian enterprise in the city’s Kyivskyi district.
Meanwhile, the head of the Regional Military Administration, Oleh Syniehubov, reported that 17 explosions were recorded in the city over a 20-minute period, most of them in the Kyivskyi district. He added that, according to preliminary data, Russia used Geran-2 drones. As of now, three people have been reported injured.
Kryvyi Rih
Head of the Regional Military Administration Serhii Lysak reported a missile attack on Kryvyi Rih, with a fire currently being recorded. Explosions in the city occurred amid ballistic missile threats. Shahed drones are also heading toward the city.
Kyiv
After two nights without alarms, Kyiv’s air defense systems were active again. Currently, the air raid alert in the capital has been lifted.
Zaporizhzhia
Enemy drones were detected over the city of Zaporizhzhia. Additionally, Regional Military Administration head Ivan Fedorov reported Shahed drones moving toward Zaporizhzhia International Airport.
