On the evening of October 27, a Russian drone strike on the Osnovianskyi district of Kharkiv injured five people, including a four-year-old child. This was reported by the press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES), as cited by RBC-Ukraine. A massive fire broke out at the attack site, engulfing about 2,500 square meters, and rescuers continue their work amid the threat of repeated strikes.
Scale of fires and damage
According to the SES, the drone hit caused fires in an apartment building, a private residential house, outbuildings, and an industrial facility. Multistory residential buildings, garages, and cars were also damaged. The service released photographs from the scene showing engulfed buildings and the extensive scale of the fire.
Emergency services operation
Rescuers, together with other emergency services, are working at the attack site to eliminate the aftermath of the strike. As emphasized by the SES, operations are being conducted under the ongoing threat of repeated Russian strikes. Psychologists from the service are providing psychological assistance to people affected by the attack.
Context: A series of attacks on Kharkiv
The strike on the Osnovianskyi district is part of an ongoing series of attacks on the Kharkiv region. The SES and media recall the morning attack on October 25, during which a Russian drone damaged an apartment building. Repeated strikes on the city's residential neighborhoods increase the burden on emergency services and require constant readiness to eliminate the consequences.
What is known about the victims
According to official data, five people were injured in the October 27 attack, including a four-year-old child. Detailed information about the health condition of the victims and the circumstances of their hospitalization is not disclosed in the provided materials. The SES continues to deal with the aftermath of the strike and is coordinating operations at the scene.
