Russian Banderol weapons hit Kharkiv, damaging high-rises and injuring people
Russian Federation strikes two Kharkiv districts with Banderol drones on October 16, hitting one repeatedly (illustrative photo: Getty Images)
Russian forces attacked the city of Kharkiv, Ukraine, with Banderol drones on the evening of October 16. Nine people were injured, according to Mayor Ihor Terekhov and Regional Military Administration head Oleh Syniehubov.
Ihor Terekhov said Banderol weapons strikes hit the Nemyshlianskyi and Slobidskyi districts, with Russian forces striking the Nemyshlianskyi district several times.
Residential buildings in the Nemyshlianskyi district have been damaged, with more than 100 windows shattered.
At least nine people were injured.
Oleh Syniehubov added that the victims were suffering from acute stress reactions. They included a 13-year-old girl and a boy of the same age.
Russian attacks continue throughout the day
Earlier, the Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russia had launched 315 strike UAVs and 15 Banderol drones at Ukraine on the morning of October 16.
Ukrainian defenders shot down 253 drones, including 49 jet-powered ones and nine Banderol ones.
Energy facilities were among the targets of the Russian attacks. Several regions are currently experiencing electricity supply problems.
Earlier today, Russian Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov reported the "start" of massive strikes against Ukraine's energy infrastructure to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
