Russian attack hits two districts in Kharkiv, strike reported near apartment block
Kharkiv was attacked by Russian drones on March 25 (Photo: REUTERS/Stringer)
Russian forces attacked the Kholodnohirskyi district of Kharkiv with a Shahed drone, wounding people, Mayor Ihor Terekhov said on March 25.
Later, the Kharkiv mayor said a strike was recorded near a residential building in the Kholodnohirskyi district. Cars caught fire, with nine damaged and three completely destroyed. Windows in apartments were shattered. There were casualties.
In the Novobavarskyi district, a strike hit a private residential area. A gas network was damaged, and a house roof caught fire. Windows were blown out in several private and apartment buildings. There were also casualties.
In total, four people are known to have been injured.
Overnight into March 25, Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 147 strike drones, including Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas and other types of UAVs, more than 80 of them Shaheds.
Ukraine’s air defense neutralized 121 drones over the north, south and east of the country. As a result of the attack, 24 Russian drones hit targets at 18 locations, while debris from downed drones fell at three locations.
Will you support Ukraine’s free press?
Dear reader, as all news organizations, we must balance the pressures of delivering timely, accurate, and relevant stories with requirements to fund our business operations.
As a Ukrainian-based media, we also have another responsibility – to amplify Ukraine’s voice to the world during the crucial moment of its existence as a political nation.
It’s the support of our readers that lets us continue doing our job. We keep our essential reporting free because we believe in our ultimate purpose: an independent, democratic Ukraine.
If you’re willing to support Ukraine, consider subscribing to our Patreon starting from 5$ per month. We are immensely grateful.
Please help us continue fighting Russian propaganda.
Truth can be hard to tell from fiction these days. Every viewpoint has its audience of backers and supporters, no matter how absurd.
If conscious disinformation is reinforced by state propaganda apparatus and budget, its outcomes may become deadly.
There is no solution to this, other than independent, honest, and accurate reporting.
We remain committed to empowering the Ukrainian voice to push against the muck. If you’re willing to stand up for the truth – consider supporting us on Patreon starting from 5$ per month. Thank you very much.
Will you help tell Ukraine’s story to the world?
Twenty years ago, most people hadn’t even heard of Ukraine. Today, the country is on everyone’s lips and everyone’s headlines. War pushed us on the front page. But there are many other things we do that we are proud of – from music and culture to technology.
We need your help to tell the world Ukrainian story of resilience, joy, and survival. If you’re willing to back our effort, consider supporting us on Patreon starting from 5$ per month. We are immensely grateful.
Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Google News
