Russian drones struck condominium buildings in Ukraine’s second-largest metropolis, Kharkiv, triggering fires and injuring 17 individuals, together with two kids, Regional Governor Oleh Syniehubov mentioned early on Thursday (June 5, 2025).
Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov, writing on the Telegram messaging app, mentioned seven condominium buildings had been broken in the 1 a.m. strikes. Two buildings sustained direct hits.
Mr. Terekhov mentioned one drone hit an condominium constructing on the seventeenth ground, one other on the second ground.
{A photograph} posted on-line confirmed the mayor an condominium lowered to rubble after he mentioned a drone had pierced its partitions.
Reuters couldn’t independently confirm the stories. There was no speedy remark from Russia.
Kharkiv, positioned 30 km (18 miles) from the Russian border in northeastern Ukraine, has been a frequent goal of Russian drones and missiles in the greater than three-year-old battle.
Published – June 05, 2025 07:54 am IST
