In the early hours of May 19, Russian forces launched drone attacks on the Kharkiv regions of Kholodnohirs’kyi and Novobavars’kyi, resulting in significant damage to residential buildings and infrastructure. Fires broke out, and emergency services were deployed to the affected areas.
Initial Assault
The first wave of attacks struck both districts, with a drone hitting a civilian infrastructure site in Novobavars’kyi, igniting a fire. Emergency responders arrived promptly to manage the situation.
Subsequent Attack
Approximately at 5 AM, a second wave of attacks targeted the Novobavars’kyi district. Two private homes caught fire, and more than ten additional residences sustained damage. Emergency services successfully rescued two individuals: a 47-year-old man who suffered glass-related injuries and a 50-year-old woman experiencing acute stress reactions.
Rescue operations are ongoing, as authorities believe another individual may be trapped under the rubble. Further assessments of the damage and the number of casualties are being conducted.
Russian drone strikes on Kharkiv resulted in fires and damage to residential areas, prompting emergency services to respond. Ongoing rescue efforts are focused on locating a potential victim trapped under debris.