Russia strikes Kharkiv with Shahed drones: Details revealed

"Kharkiv is under attack by enemy Shahed drones. Two explosions were heard, and there are still drones in the air," the message stated at 00:15 Kyiv time.

Meanwhile, the head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, Oleh Syniehubov, also confirmed the explosions and stated that the threat of strike drones remains.

According to an exclusive report by RBC-Ukraine’s correspondent, four explosions were heard between 00:13 and 00:21.

"There have been several strikes on the territory of enterprises, resulting in fires. Be cautious, the air attack on Kharkiv is ongoing," Terekhov informed.

Updated at 00:54

Terekhov reported that as a result of a Russian drone strike on the Slobidskyi district, a civilian enterprise is on fire. There is no information about casualties yet.

At the same time, the head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, Oleh Syniehubov, also confirmed that the enemy struck the Slobidsky district of the city.

Updated at 00:57

"As of now, five strikes have been recorded in Kharkiv. A group of enemy drones is currently entering the city - be cautious," Terekhov warned.

Updated at 01:02

Another explosion was heard in the city.

Updated at 01:07

Another explosion has been heard in Kharkiv.

Updated at 01:11

Terekhov wrote that, according to preliminary data, several private houses were damaged as a result of the latest strikes on the city.

Russia's attack on Kharkiv

Last night, the Russian army launched a massive attack on Ukraine with drones and various types of missiles. Among the most affected cities were Kyiv and Kharkiv.

In the morning, the head of the Regional Military Administration, Oleh Syniehubov, reported that Russia attacked Kharkiv 24 times during the combined strike. As a result of the attack, multi-story residential buildings, a polyclinic, a school building, businesses, and more were damaged.

In addition, it was reported that two people suffered acute stress reactions.