Russians launch massive drone strike on Izium, Kharkiv region, causing fire
Illustrative photo: Drone attack on Izium (RBC-Ukraine collage)
Izium in Kharkiv region was hit by massive airstrikes using kamikaze drones on March 24. As a result of the attack by the Russians, a fire broke out in the city, according to the head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, Oleh Synehubov.
"Izium is under attack by Russian drones," the official stated late Monday.
He noted that strikes were recorded from fourteen enemy drones, specifically Shahed-type kamikaze drones.
"As a result of the shelling, a fire broke out in civilian non-residential infrastructure," the head of the regional military administration reported.
The official added that there is currently no information about possible casualties. He urged local residents to stay in shelters, as the threat of Russian strikes remains.
Shahed Attack
Earlier reports indicated that on the evening of March 24, Russian invaders launched kamikaze drones towards Ukraine. Due to the threat of Shahed attacks, air alerts were declared in several regions.
Reports mentioned the operation of air defense forces in response to drone strikes in some areas, including the Kyiv region, where enemy UAVs were spotted.
Additionally, Yurii Ihnat, spokesperson for the Ukrainian Air Force, stated that the Russians are attempting to equip Shahed kamikaze drones with Chinese 16-channel antennas, intending to bypass Ukrainian radio-electronic warfare systems.
It was also reported in February that Russia continues to modernize its Shahed drones, including equipping them with a new type of warhead.
Russian Shelling of Izium
Izium was heavily damaged during Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The city was occupied by Russian forces in 2022, but was liberated by Ukrainian forces in the autumn of the same year. Since then, Russian forces have continuously attacked this frontline city.
For instance, on the evening of March 15, Russian forces attacked Izium with drones, resulting in one death and several injuries, including teenagers.
Also, on February 4, Russians shelled the city of Izium. Initially, it was reported that four people were killed and around 20 were injured, but the death toll continued to rise. Later, it was confirmed that the number of injured increased to 50, with five people killed.
