Russian Shahed attack drones and rockets hit Kharkiv

Ukrainska Pravda
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Russian troops bombarded Kharkiv with Shahed attack drones on the late evening of 16 May, and a fire broke out. At midnight, a rocket attack was launched on the city.

Source: Oleh Syniehubov, the Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration; Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov

Details: Syniehubov said that the Russians had carried out at least five drone strikes on the city. In particular, a fire broke out in the Kholodnohirskyi district. Information about casualties is being confirmed.

Terekhov reported a strike in the city's Osnovianskyi district. A fire broke out at the scene of the strike. Information about casualties is being updated.

Authorities urged residents to be careful, as the attack was still ongoing, with new drones entering the city.

Update: Syniehubov said that the Russians had launched a rocket attack on Kharkiv at midnight.

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