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Russia's attack on Kharkiv: 20 strikes recorded, photos of consequences emerged

Russia's attack on Kharkiv: 20 strikes recorded, photos of consequences emerged Fire at one of the impact sites (Photo: t.me/synegubov)

Russian forces launched 20 strikes on Kharkiv during the night of May 6 and in the morning. As a result of the attack, there were numerous damages and casualties, according to the Telegram of Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov and the channel of the head of Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, Oleh Syniehubov.

"According to updated information, Kharkiv was hit by twenty Shahed drones in four districts of the city at eight locations during the night," wrote Terekhov at 06:20 Kyiv time.

A short time later, Syniehubov confirmed that Kharkiv had been attacked by 20 drones. He noted that the attack had been carried out in several waves.

"The mass attack lasted more than 2 hours, and fires broke out at the impact sites. Currently, firefighters from the State Emergency Service are eliminating the consequences of the enemy strikes," he added, posting photos of the aftermath.

Russia's attack on Kharkiv: 20 strikes recorded, photos of consequences emergedRussia's attack on Kharkiv: 20 strikes recorded, photos of consequences emerged

At the same time, the head of the department in Kharkiv informed that the Russian strikes targeted a private enterprise, a shopping center, and private houses. Additionally, two people were injured.