Russian drone attack on Kharkiv leaves 16 injured, including children

Aftermath in Kharkiv

Consequences as of 04:41 a.m.

According to the head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, Oleh Syniehubov, 12 people sustained varying degrees of injuries as a result of the Russian attack on Kharkiv. Among the injured are children: a 2-year-old boy, a 12-year-old girl, and two girls aged 16 and 17.

In the Shevchenkivskyi district, a drone strike hit the ground on the premises of an educational institution. Additionally, the attack ignited grass and trash, and windows of a multi-story residential building were damaged.

“A Geran-2 type UAV also struck the ground. The windows of three apartment buildings were damaged. As a result of debris from the Russian drone, grass caught fire over an area of 100 square meters,” Syniehubov wrote.

In the Slobidskyi district, a store caught fire over an area of 200 square meters due to the attack, and the building was damaged.

In the Saltivskyi district, a drone strike near a residential high-rise set civilian cars on fire and damaged the building's facade. Additionally, a fire broke out after a drone hit the roof of the technical floor of a nine-story residential building. An unexploded UAV was also found on the roof of a warehouse.

“Fires broke out in residential areas and on the grounds of educational institutions. In some cases, debris fell right next to children’s playgrounds. One of the strikes damaged an elevator shaft in a high-rise, while another destroyed part of a non-residential building and a public transport stop,” Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov clarified.

In the morning, the State Emergency Service reported that the number of injured had risen to 14, including 4 children.

“Rescuers, police, medics, and utility workers are on the scene. Firefighters extinguished fires and helped evacuate residents. Psychological support is being provided to the victims,” the statement reads.

As of 08:40 a.m., the number of injured has increased to 15, including 4 children — a 2-year-old boy and girls aged 12, 16, and 17. According to Syniehubov, a 40-year-old man was injured in the village of Zarichne, part of the Starosaltivska community.

Around 9 a.m., the Prosecutor General’s Office updated the number of injured — it has risen to 16.

“Sixteen people were injured or suffered acute stress reactions, including four children. The youngest victim is a two-year-old boy who was hospitalized with injuries,” the statement said.

Attack on Odesa region

The State Emergency Service reported that overnight, Russian troop attacked the southern part of the Odesa region. Warehouses containing reed and equipment for its processing were destroyed.

In particular, the fire engulfed the premises and equipment - two combine harvesters and a truck were destroyed.

Course of events

At 01:38 a.m., Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov wrote that an explosion was heard in the city. Kharkiv is under attack by Shaheds.

Shortly after, the head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, Oleh Syniehubov, reported that a strike was recorded in the Shevchenkivskyi district of the city. No information about casualties had been received at that time.

At 02:06 a.m., Terekhov noted that one of the strikes hit the yard of a school, breaking windows.

At 02:46 a.m., the mayor reported another strike on Kharkiv, initially in the Shevchenkivskyi district, and later in the Saltivskyi district.

At 03:06 a.m., Terekhov wrote, “There is also information about strikes in the Shevchenkivskyi and Slobidskyi districts. Consequences are being clarified.”

He also informed that there is preliminary information about a hit on a residential building in the Saltivskyi district, and one injured person.

At 03:18 a.m., Terekhov confirmed a strike on the roof of a high-rise building in the Saltivskyi district. A hit was also recorded, preliminarily, on a fitness club in the same district, and one person was injured.

Additionally, the mayor noted a confirmed strike on the grounds of a kindergarten located in the courtyard between high-rise buildings in the Shevchenkivskyi district.

As of 03:25 a.m., the number of injured in the Saltivskyi district rose to two. It is known that a strike landed a few meters from another high-rise building.

“Two injured in Saltivka are girls aged 12 and 16. They are experiencing acute stress reactions. Medics are working with them,” Terekhov clarified.

By 03:46 a.m., the number of injured had increased to eight, half of whom are children. The two-year-old child suffered a cut on the head.

Shortly after, Syniehubov reported that the number of injured rose to 10, including a 76-year-old man and woman who suffered acute stress reactions. Later, a 42-year-old man sought medical help for a cut on his foot. Thus, there are 11 injured in the Saltivskyi district.

According to the Situation Center, preliminary data shows Russian forces carried out 12 strikes on Kharkiv, one of which did not detonate.