Russian combined strike hits Kharkiv: Fires erupt with multiple casualties

"According to information from our Situation Center, a Shahed-type drone hit a civilian enterprise in Kharkiv's Kyivskyi district. The attack caused a powerful fire," the message stated at 3:18 a.m. Kyiv time.

Updated at 03:42

Terekhov reported that, according to preliminary information, there has been another strike in the central part of the city. Details are currently being clarified.

Updated at 03:54

Head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, Oleh Syniehubov, reported that drone strikes were recorded in two districts of Kharkiv.

Specifically, in the Kyivskyi district, six UAVs reportedly hit the territory of a civilian enterprise. In addition, strikes were recorded in the Osnovianskyi district.

"According to preliminary information, there are casualties," Syniehubov added.

Updated at 03:59

"Kharkiv is under a massive combined aerial attack. More than ten Shahed drones have struck the city. There is preliminary information about several missile and glide bomb impacts. There are initial reports of casualties. The attack on Kharkiv is ongoing — please stay safe," the mayor warned.

Updated at 04:02

Terekhov wrote that a strike on a multi-story residential building was recorded in the Osnovianskyi district. A fire broke out at the scene.

A minute earlier, Syniehubov reported that, preliminarily, UAV and glide bomb strikes had been recorded in the Kyivskyi district.

Updated at 04:14

“As a result of the strike on the city center, two people were injured, including a one-and-a-half-month-old infant,” Terekhov reported.

At the same time, Syniehubov confirmed this information, specifying that the impacts occurred in the Osnovianskyi district.

Updated at 04:18

“A Shahed drone hit a multi-story building in the city center, causing fires in apartments on several floors,” the mayor informed.

Updated at 04:20

Syniehubov wrote that one injured person has sought help in the Osnovianskyi district. This means the total number of injured is now three.

Updated at 04:23

The mayor of Kharkiv clarified that apartments on floors six through nine are burning in the residential building in the city center. According to preliminary information, people are trapped under the debris in the apartments.

“The massive combined aerial attack on Kharkiv lasted for more than an hour. Dozens of explosions. Information about the consequences is being clarified. Another group of enemy drones is approaching the city,” he added.

Updated at 04:39

“Kharkiv is currently experiencing the most powerful attack since the full-scale war began. As of this moment, at least 40 explosions have been heard in the city over the past hour and a half,” Terekhov writes.

He noted that the Russian forces are striking simultaneously with missiles, Shahed drones, and guided bombs.

According to the Air Force, Shahed drones are still present in the suburbs, and the threat has not passed.

“This is outright terror against peaceful Kharkiv,” he emphasized.

“This is outright terror against peaceful Kharkiv,” he emphasized.

Updated at 04:41

Syniehubov wrote that there are already five injured in the Osnovianskyi district. At the same time, Terekhov clarified that six people have been injured in the city center. Medical personnel are currently providing them with all necessary care.

Updated at 04:52

“The number of injured as a result of the enemy drone attack on Kharkiv has risen to seven. Medical personnel are providing the necessary assistance,” reported the head of the Regional Military Administration.

Updated at 05:20

Syniehubov clarified that three people were injured in the Kyivskyi district. So, it appears the total number of injured has now reached 10.

At the same time, the mayor of Kharkiv reported two Shahed drone strikes in the Kyivskyi district:

• one hit a private house;
• the other struck the territory of a higher education institution.

Updated at 05:27

“As a result of the strike on the private house in the Kyivskyi district, one person died and another was injured,” Terekhov wrote.

Updated at 05:47

The mayor of Kharkiv clarified that in the Kyivskyi district, one person has died and three others were injured. The head of the Regional Military Administration previously reported that among the injured is a 14-year-old girl.

Updated at 06:00

“According to preliminary estimates from our Kharkiv Situation Center, strikes were carried out by 48 Shahed drones, two missiles, and four guided aerial bombs,” Terekhov reported.

At the same time, Syniehubov informs that the number of injured has reached 13 people, including two children. One person has died.

Updated at 06:20

"One more person needs medical assistance. At this moment, the number of injured has reached 14," reported the head of the Regional Military Administration.

Updated at 06:38

Recently, the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office reported that a woman was trapped under rubble in the city. Terekhov specified that she was trapped under the debris in a high-rise building in the city center. She has now been freed and is receiving medical care.

At the same time, the mayor reported information about another fatality in the Kyivskyi district. Thus, as of now, two people have died and 17 have been injured.

Attack on Kharkiv

It should be noted that the Russian forces regularly shell Kharkiv with drones, aerial bombs, and missiles.

Last night was no exception. In particular, explosions were heard in the city at around 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Kyiv time. As it was later revealed, the Russian forces attacked Kharkiv with glide bombs and missiles. Preliminary reports indicate that the impacts in both cases were recorded in the Kyivskyi district.