Kharkiv Drone Attack: Death Toll Rises Amidst Widespread Destruction

Russian Drone Strike on Kharkiv Leaves Casualties and Destruction A devastating Russian drone attack on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv early Wednesday morning has resulted in at least two deaths and 57 injuries, seven of whom are children. The nine-minute assault involved 17 drones, according to Ukrainian authorities. The attack caused widespread damage, including fires in 15 apartments of a five-story residential building. Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov described the scene: "There are direct impacts on multi-story buildings, private houses, playgrounds, businesses, and public transport. Apartments are on fire, roofs destroyed, cars burned, windows broken." Oleh Sinehubov, governor of the Kharkiv region, reported that nine of the injured, including a two-year-old girl and a 15-year-old boy, were hospitalized. The Ukrainian military claims that Russia launched 85 drones in total, with 40 successfully intercepted. The attacks are viewed as retaliation for recent Ukrainian offensives. This incident highlights the ongoing intensity of the conflict and its devastating impact on civilians.