Kharkiv under massive drone attack: Dozens of strikes, fires, at least 47 injured
Illustrative photo: Kharkiv was attacked by Russian drones (facebook.com/DSNSKyiv)
On the evening of Friday, May 2, the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv came under attack by Russian Shahed-type drones, according to the city's mayor, Ihor Terekhov.
Takeaways
- In the evening of May 2, Kharkiv underwent a massive attack of Shahed-type kamikaze drones. How many hits were recorded and in which city.
- What is known about the consequences of the attack, what was damaged.
- How many people were injured.
"Kharkiv is under attack by enemy UAVs. An explosion has been heard in the city. Be cautious — more Shaheds are heading toward Kharkiv," Terekhov reported.
Updated at 9:50 PM Kyiv time
According to Terekhov, enemy drone strikes have been recorded in two districts of the city. The information is being verified.
"Kharkiv is under a massive Shahed attack — stay safe and take shelter," he wrote.
Meanwhile, monitoring channels report that more than 10 explosions have already been heard in the city.
Updated at 10:15 PM Kyiv time
According to Terekhov, a residential apartment building was damaged as a result of the drone attack on Kharkiv.
"Cars are burning nearby. Information about casualties is being clarified," the mayor reported.
Updated at 10:30 PM Kyiv time
Meanwhile, the head of the Kharkiv Regional State Administration, Oleh Syniehubov, reported that six people have already been confirmed injured in Kharkiv.
"Emergency medical teams are working at the drone strike sites, providing assistance to the injured," he said.
Updated at 10:32 PM Kyiv time
Syniehubov reported that the damaged residential building and the burning cars are located in the Saltivskyi district of Kharkiv.
Updated at 10:40 PM Kyiv time
Terekhov reported that 17 drone strikes have been recorded at various locations in the city. Fires have been detected at the strike sites.
The number of injured has risen to 12.
It is also known that an enemy UAV struck a private house.
Updated at 11:00 PM Kyiv time
The number of injured has reached 36.
Slobidsky district: As a result of the attack, fires broke out. Private vehicles were damaged.
Kyivskyi district: The fall of an enemy drone was recorded. The consequences are being determined.
Osnoviansky district: As a result of the UAV strike, a building, a store were damaged by the blast wave and debris, and a fire broke out. The roof of a 9-story building also caught fire.
Saltivskyi district: The drone hit the ground. A multi-story building and cars parked in the yard were damaged.
Currently, relevant services are working to eliminate the consequences of enemy strikes.
According to the Air Force, the Russian army launched several groups of attack drones from different directions this evening.
Updated at 23:36 PM Kyiv time
According to Syniehubov, as a result of the attack, 43 people have been injured.
"Currently, 8 injured remain under the care of doctors. All are receiving necessary medical assistance," he noted.
Updated at 23:50 PM Kyiv time
The mayor of Kharkiv informed that there are now 46 injured in the city.
President Zelenskyy's reaction
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded to the massive shelling of Kharkiv.
In his official channel, he emphasized that there were "no military targets" in the areas hit by Russian UAVs, and none could have been. According to him, Russia "strikes at residential areas precisely when Ukrainians are at home, when they are putting their children to sleep."
"Only inhumane individuals can give such orders and carry them out. While the world hesitates with decisions, nearly every night in Ukraine turns into a nightmare, causing the loss of lives. Ukraine needs stronger air defense. Strong and real decisions are needed from our partners: the United States, Europe, and all our partners who seek peace. Only strength and sanctions will force Russia to stop," the head of state noted.
Zelenskyy also shared photos and videos from the site of the Russian Shahed drone strikes.
Updated at 00:30 AM Kyiv time
Syniehubov reported that, as of now, 47 people have been injured as a result of the UAV attack on Kharkiv. Medical assistance is being provided to all the victims.
Attacks on Kharkiv
The Russian army recently carried out a massive drone strike on Kharkiv. It was later reported that the number of injured rose to 47 people, including two children and a pregnant woman.
It was also reported that as a result of the drone attack, 14 private houses and three apartment buildings were damaged, along with a civilian enterprise and two city hospitals.
On the night of May 1, Russian forces once again targeted Kharkiv. A strike by an enemy drone hit a gas station, causing a fire.
