On the evening of Sunday, June 14, Kharkiv was subjected to a new attack by Russia. As a result of the strike on the Kholodnohirskyi district, a civilian enterprise caught fire. This was reported by the head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration (RMA), Oleh Syniehubov, in his Telegram channel.
Intense fire on the third floor
The Kharkiv RMA published footage from the scene. The video clearly shows a strong fire on the third floor of the building. Although the exact name of the enterprise is not yet disclosed — there are several in the area — the scale of the fire is evident. According to Syniehubov, fire suppression efforts are ongoing.
Nature of the attack: drones and KABs
The "Air Raid" alert system recorded not only the launch of unmanned aerial vehicles but also the use of air-launched guided bombs (KABs). This indicates the seriousness and variety of means employed by the enemy.
Series of strikes on the city
This is not the only attack on the regional center in recent times. On the same day, June 14, Russian drones attacked the Kharkiv Art Museum, which is an architectural monument of local significance. As a result of the incident, several people were injured, including a 1-month-old infant who was hospitalized. Women also suffered injuries: one was wounded, and another experienced an acute stress reaction. Medical personnel provided necessary assistance to all victims.
Earlier, on June 10, Kharkiv was the target of a massive attack. In one of the districts, a drone hit a multi-story residential building, resulting in casualties. During the night and morning of that day, 26 drone strikes were recorded.
Consequences of regular shelling
Another serious strike on the city occurred on May 17. At that time, cars, residential buildings, and street lighting were damaged. Debris from drones fell in various districts: Saltivka, Kyiv, and Kholodnohirskyi.
Kharkiv remains one of the main targets for Russian attacks. Air defense forces and other units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to protect the regional center from occupation and shelling by all available means.