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Russian strike on Ukraine's Kharkiv sparks large fire: Aftermath revealed

Russian strike on Ukraine's Kharkiv sparks large fire: Aftermath revealed Photo: Rescuer at one of the scenes in Kharkiv (t.me/dsns_telegram)
Author: Liliana Oleniak

Late in the evening on December 4, Russians attacked Kharkiv with drones, causing a fire in the city, according to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.

"On the evening of December 4, Russia attacked one of the facilities in the Osnovianskyi district of the city with strike drones. Several fires broke out over a total area of 500 square meters," the report says.

Russian strike on Ukraine's Kharkiv sparks large fire: Aftermath revealed

Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Russian strike on Ukraine's Kharkiv sparks large fire: Aftermath revealed

Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Russian strike on Ukraine's Kharkiv sparks large fire: Aftermath revealed

Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Russian strike on Ukraine's Kharkiv sparks large fire: Aftermath revealed

Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Russian strike on Ukraine's Kharkiv sparks large fire: Aftermath revealed

Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Russian strike on Ukraine's Kharkiv sparks large fire: Aftermath revealed

Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Fortunately, there were no casualties or injuries.

Fire and rescue units, as well as pyrotechnic and medical teams from the State Emergency Service, were involved in eliminating the consequences of the Russian strikes.

Russian strikes on Kharkiv

The Russians regularly strike Kharkiv with drones, various types of missiles, and aerial bombs.

The city came under a massive Russian drone attack on the evening of November 23. At that time, a hit on one of the buildings was recorded, and there were reports about casualties and injuries. Soon, the mayor clarified that Russia had launched at least 12 strikes on 5 locations in Kharkiv.

On the night of November 19, Russia also launched a massive drone attack on Kharkiv. As a result of the Russian strikes, 16 residential buildings, a supermarket, a school, and other facilities were damaged. In the morning, the number of casualties reached 46 people.