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Russia heavily strikes gas stations in Ukraine's Kharkiv

Fri, May 01, 2026 - 09:53
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Russia heavily strikes gas stations in Ukraine's Kharkiv File photo: Russians attacked five districts of Kharkiv this morning (facebook.com DSNS.GOV.UA)

On the morning of May 1, Russians launched drone attacks on five districts of Kharkiv. Hits on gas stations have been reported, and there are casualties, according to Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov and the head of the Kharkiv Regional State Administration, Oleh Syniehubov.

Initially, the Russians attacked the Kholodnohirskyi district with strike drones.

Later, in the Kyivskyi district of Kharkiv, several Russian drones attacked a gas station. Several cars and the gas station building were damaged. No information about casualties has been received yet.

Another strike on the city was recorded in the Saltivskyi district. A 36-year-old man was injured. Preliminary reports indicate he sustained shrapnel wounds.

Medical personnel hospitalized the victim, and he is receiving all necessary care.

Russian drones also targeted the Nemyshlianskyi district.

In the Slobidskyi district, Russia also attacked a gas station. A 55-year-old man was injured when a Russian drone struck the station.

He is experiencing an acute stress reaction. Medical personnel provided the necessary care on site.

According to the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office, Russia struck three gas stations in Kharkiv; reports of a fourth are being verified.

In addition, Russia struck another gas station in the Kharkiv region.

Russia likely attacked using drones equipped with V2U artificial intelligence.

Russian strikes on Ukraine

On the night of May 1, Russia attacked Ukraine with 210 strike drones. Ukrainian air defense forces shot down most of the Russian drones.

At the same time, 20 strike drones were recorded hitting 14 locations, and debris from downed drones was found at 10 locations.

In particular, the Russians attacked Odesa with drones. Russia struck high-rise buildings again, causing fires.

Yesterday, April 30, Russian troops attacked Mykolaiv with drones. The strike damaged a residential area and an apartment building, causing a fire.

Also, yesterday afternoon, the Russians attacked the suburbs of Dnipro with a drone strike, causing a fire, and there is one reported fatality and one injured person.

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