Russia attacked Kharkiv with drones: three dead, 22 injured (updated). PHOTO
On the morning of 16 October, Russian invaders attacked Kharkiv with drones. Emergency services are still at work in the Shevchenkivskyi district, whilst a fire broke out in the Industrialnyi district following the strike. There are fatalities and injuries.
According to Censor.NET, this was reported by Oleh Syniehubov, head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration.
Three people were killed in the Shevchenkivskyi district as a result of the attack. A further five were injured.
Russian forces also attacked the Industrialnyi District of Kharkiv with a drone. A fire broke out there.
As of 09:58, no information had been received regarding casualties resulting from this strike. The relevant services are working to deal with the aftermath of the attack.
Update
Later, Syniehubov reported that the number of casualties in the Shevchenkivskyi District had risen to 13.
"They are receiving all necessary medical care. Cleanup efforts following the shelling are underway at the scene," added the head of the Regional Military Administration.
Another site of an enemy strike was discovered in the Shevchenkivskyi District, Syniehubov reported.
"Preliminary reports indicate that two women suffered acute stress reactions. They were provided with medical assistance.
Three cars were damaged. Specialized services are addressing the aftermath," the statement reads.
Later, Syniehubov reported that the enemy had attacked three districts of the city that morning.
"Enemy drone strikes were recorded in the Osnovianskyi, Shevchenkivskyi, and Industrialnyi districts of the city," the statement said.
A 71-year-old woman and a 58-year-old man were killed.
"A total of 19 people were affected: 12 sustained injuries and 5 suffered acute stress reactions.
Ten people have been hospitalised, two of whom are in serious condition. Medical personnel are providing all necessary care," the statement said.
A strike was also recorded in the Nemyshlianskyi district. The enemy hit a workshop at a civilian enterprise. A fire involving structural elements of a warehouse building was contained.
"Two women suffered acute stress reactions in the Nemyshlianskyi district," the head of the Regional Military Administration added.
It later emerged that another person required medical assistance in the Nemyshlianskyi district.
