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Russians hit five-story building in Kharkiv, one person injured

Russians hit five-story building in Kharkiv, one person injured Illustrative photo: Russians attacked Kharkiv (facebook.com/DSNSKHARKIV)
Author: Maria Kholina

Russian occupiers attacked Kharkiv today, November 5, resulting in at least one known injury, according to Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov and Kharkiv Regional Military Administration head Oleh Syniehubov.

"Preliminarily, the strike targeted the Shevchenkivskyi district, near a residential area. Initial reports indicate one person injured," Terekhov wrote.

Later, he specified that a five-story building had been damaged in the attack. Windows on the second, third, and fourth floors were shattered, and vehicles near the building were also damaged. A woman was injured.

"Relevant services are inspecting the site of impact. Preliminary reports suggest the strike was carried out by a 'Shahed' drone," the mayor said.

Update at 17:13 Kyiv time

Syniehubov clarified that the injured woman received assistance at the scene. He confirmed that a drone was used in the strike.

Shelling of Kharkiv

Russian strikes on Kharkiv continue almost daily. The enemy uses missiles and guided aerial bombs for these attacks.

Just last Friday, the occupiers targeted a police station in central Kharkiv.

At that time, it was reported that a police colonel had been killed, and 40 others, including 30 police officers, were injured.