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Consequences of Russian Federation’s strike on buildings in Kharkiv: 5 injured, including child. VIDEO+PHOTOS

Five people were injured, including a four-year-old child, following a Russian drone strike on Kharkiv.

This was reported by Censor.NET, citing the State Emergency Service press centre.

Details

As reported, the Russians struck the Osnovianskyi district of the city with a jet-powered drone during the night. The attack sparked a massive fire covering an area of 2,500 square metres – apartment blocks and private houses, outbuildings and an industrial building were ablaze, whilst high-rise blocks, garages and cars were damaged.

Shelling of Kharkiv on 28 October
Shelling of Kharkiv on 28 October
Shelling of Kharkiv on 28 October
Shelling of Kharkiv on 28 October

The fires have been extinguished, though there remains a risk of further strikes. Psychologists from the State Emergency Service provided support to those affected.

What led up to this?

  • It was previously reported that the Russians had struck a building in Kharkiv: a 4-year-old boy was among the five injured.