Kharkiv comes under second drone attack this morning

Kharkiv comes under second drone attack this morning

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Russian forces launched another drone attack on Kharkiv this morning, targeting residential areas of the city.

This was reported on Telegram by Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov, according to Ukrinform.

“According to preliminary information, there have been strikes in residential neighborhoods,” Terekhov wrote.

He said that at least five explosions were heard, and enemy drones were still in the sky at the time of the report.

Later, the Mayor confirmed that there are casualties. “According to preliminary information, six more strikes have hit Kharkiv, resulting in civilians being injured,” he added.

According to Oleh Syniehubov, Head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, the Kholodnohirskyi district of the city came under attack.

“Preliminary reports indicate the enemy targeted Kholodnohirskyi district of Kharkiv. As of now, there are no reported injuries. The threat remains — stay in shelters until the all-clear is given,” Syniehubov stated.

Shortly afterward, Kharkiv Mayor reported on Telegram: “As a result of the latest shelling of the city, there is confirmed damage to residential buildings, outbuildings, and transport infrastructure. Vehicles are on fire. At the moment, there are reports of three injured, one of whom is in serious condition.”

Read also: Russians attacking Zaporizhzhia with drones, damage, casualties reported

As Ukrinform previously reported, earlier on July 7, Russian drones struck apartment buildings in Kharkiv, injuring 27 people, including three children. Three individuals were hospitalized.

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