Russian troops strike Kharkiv and Poltava region
Photo: Russian troops strike in Kharkiv and Poltava region (Getty Images)
Russian troops struck Kharkiv and Poltava region, using Shaheds, last night, May 8, according to the Telegram of Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov and the Telegram of the head of the Poltava Regional Military Administration Filip Pronin.
“Kharkiv is under attack again. Previously, by the Shaheds,” said the mayor of Kharkiv.
In turn, the head of the Poltava Regional Military Administration said that Russians attacked one of the districts of the region.
“The enemy is attacking the Poltava region! Stay in shelters until the air raid is over. Stay calm and take care of yourselves,” Pronin said.
Shelling of Kharkiv
Since the first hour of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have been shelling Kharkiv. Since then, the city has been shelled almost daily by Russian troops.
During this time, Kharkiv became one of the cities most affected by the war. Many residential buildings, schools, hospitals, and other civilian facilities have been destroyed or damaged.
For example, on May 5, 2024, the Russians launched an air strike on the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv. The shelling damaged residential buildings, private buildings, and cars, and injured 16 people.
