In Kharkiv, a jet-powered drone struck a cemetery
In Kharkiv, a Russian jet-powered drone struck the grounds of one of the city’s cemeteries. Initially, authorities reported a strike on a residential area in the Kyivskyi District, but the mayor later clarified the location of the strike. According to preliminary reports, no one was injured.
Oleg Synyegubov, head of the Kharkiv Regional State Administration, reported the attack on Kharkiv. According to him, a strike by a Russian drone was recorded in the city’s Kyivskyi District. Initially, it was known only that the strike occurred in a residential area. “A strike by an enemy drone has been recorded in the Kyivskyi District of Kharkiv. Preliminary reports indicate that the strike hit a residential area,” Synyegubov wrote.
He noted that information regarding possible damage and casualties was still being verified. All necessary emergency services were on the scene.
Later, Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov provided further details. According to him, the strike was carried out by a jet-powered drone, and the impact occurred on the grounds of one of the city’s cemeteries. “A jet-powered UAV struck the grounds of one of the city’s cemeteries,” Terekhov said.
According to preliminary information from the mayor, there were no casualties. Emergency services continue to work at the scene. Information regarding the possible consequences of the strike and the extent of the damage may be updated. Oleg Sinehubov, head of the Kharkiv Regional State Administration, reported this on Telegram.
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