In the early hours of June 19, Russian forces launched drone strikes on the Kholodnohirs’kyi district of Kharkiv, resulting in significant damage to residential properties and injuries to local residents. According to Kharkiv’s mayor, Ihor Terekhov, over 40 private homes and a warehouse were affected by the attack.
Terekhov reported that six individuals sustained injuries, although further details regarding their conditions are still being confirmed. The mayor emphasized the impact of the strikes, noting that approximately 15 residential buildings were directly damaged.
This incident follows a recent pattern of drone attacks in the region, including a strike on a high-rise building in the Koval’kivskyi district of Sumy, which underscores the ongoing hostilities and their effects on civilian infrastructure.
The situation remains fluid, with local authorities continuing to assess the extent of the damage and the needs of those affected. Emergency services are on the ground to provide assistance and to ensure the safety of residents in the area.
Russian drone strikes in Kharkiv's Kholodnohirs'kyi district have injured six people and damaged over 40 homes. This incident highlights the ongoing conflict's impact on civilian life and infrastructure.