Kharkiv Drone Strike Kills Five, Injures Seventeen

Kharkiv Drone Attack: Five Dead, Seventeen Injured A devastating drone attack struck Kharkiv, Ukraine, on June 5, 2025, resulting in the deaths of five people and injuries to seventeen more, including four children. The attack occurred during the night, causing significant damage to several buildings in a residential area. Eyewitnesses reported hearing multiple explosions. A reporter from the scene, Irina Antonyuk, stated, "Drones have taken the lives of five people! The consequences of the night attack are devastating. We are near one of the buildings, and you can see the damage to the walls. A Shahed drone flew right into the second floor apartment." Emergency services are working to clear debris and assist the injured. The attack underscores the ongoing conflict and its devastating impact on civilian populations. Despite the destruction, the community is showing resilience, with residents and emergency workers collaborating to address the aftermath.