Kharkiv Mayor Releases Drone Strike Footage: Russia Responds

Kharkiv Drone Attack: CCTV Footage Reveals Russian Assault Kharkiv, Ukraine, June 5, 2025 – A series of explosions rocked the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on June 5th, 2025, in what appears to be a Russian drone attack. Footage released by Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov shows several explosions causing significant damage to buildings. The video, circulating widely on social media, offers compelling visual evidence of the attack. "The attack targeted civilian areas," stated Mayor Terekhov in a brief statement accompanying the video release. "This is another example of Russia's disregard for human life." The attack comes after Ukraine launched drone strikes against Russian air bases in Siberia and the far north. The Kremlin, in a statement released later in the day, confirmed the attacks on its air bases and warned of a response. "The Russian military will respond to these provocations as and when it deems fit," the statement read. The incident highlights the ongoing volatility of the conflict and the continued targeting of civilian infrastructure. The international community has widely condemned the attacks.