Russian Drone Attack Injures Six in Kharkiv Apartment Strike
Kharkiv: A Russian drone struck a nine-story apartment building in Kharkiv's Saltivskyi district late on Friday, injuring six people, including a 12-year-old child, according to Ukraine's State Emergency Service.
The drone attack caused significant damage to several apartments and ignited a fire within the residential building. Emergency responders worked through the night to rescue trapped residents, pulling three people from the rubble. Rescue operations remain ongoing as authorities assess the full extent of the damage.
In a separate incident the same evening, a second drone attack targeted the Kyivskyi district of Kharkiv, causing minor damage to several homes. No injuries were reported in this attack, regional police confirmed.
Kharkiv, located less than 30 kilometers from the Russian border, has endured relentless aerial bombardment since the start of Russia's full-scale war nearly two years ago. Moscow has repeatedly targeted densely populated neighborhoods in the northeastern city using drones, missiles, and glide bombs, leaving behind a trail of destruction and casualties.
This latest strike follows a Russian missile attack on Nov. 25 that hit central Kharkiv, injuring more than 20 people. The persistent aerial assaults have kept residents of Kharkiv on edge, with many forced to take shelter during frequent air raid alerts.
Ukrainian authorities have condemned the attacks, describing them as deliberate targeting of civilian infrastructure and populated areas. The international community has repeatedly called for an end to such strikes, citing violations of humanitarian law.
Emergency services continue to respond to the needs of affected residents, while investigations into the attacks are underway. Despite the devastation, Kharkiv's residents remain resilient, determined to rebuild in the face of ongoing aggression.