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Russian drone hits residential building in Kharkiv

Russian drone hits residential building in Kharkiv Illustrative photo: Russian drone hits residential building in Kharkiv (Getty Images)

On the afternoon of Sunday, January 25, a Russian strike drone hit a multi-story residential building in Kharkiv, according to the city Mayor Ihor Terekhov.

Initially, Terekhov said the drone struck a shopping center in the Saltivka district. However, he later clarified that the Russian drone actually hit a multi-story building next to the shopping center.

As of 3:10 p.m., there are reports of casualties, though details are still being confirmed.

Kharkiv under attack

Earlier, on the night of January 24, Russians also attacked Kharkiv. Over 2.5 hours, 25 Russian drones targeted the city.

Mayor Terekhov reported that residential buildings in the Industrial and Nemyshliansky districts were damaged during the strike.

Additionally, on the afternoon of January 21, the city was struck again. Terekhov said a drone fell in the Slobidsky district.