Civilians injured and facility ablaze due to Russian strike on Kharkiv

Russian forces struck civilian infrastructure in the city of Kharkiv on the afternoon of 4 May. Early reports indicate that there are casualties.

Source: Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram; Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov; Ukraine’s Air Force

Quote: „The invaders have once again attacked the civilian infrastructure of Kharkiv.

Early reports indicate casualties. Details are being investigated.“

Details: At 16:23, Ukraine’s Air Force warned of the threat of ballistic missile attacks in Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Cherkasy, and Kirovohrad oblasts.

At 16:21, Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported an explosion in the city.

Later, the official noted that the strike caused a strong fire at a production facility in Kharkiv’s Industrialnyi district and added that information about the casualties was being gathered.

Updated: Syniehubov reported three casualties in the strike, while Terekhov indicated four.

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