The Russian invaders have attacked Kharkiv, striking the city center. At least five people have already been reported injured.
At 20:54, a warning was issued on the Telegram channel of the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, indicating that the occupiers' aviation was launching guided airstrikes in Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kharkiv regions. Shortly after, Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported explosions in the city.
Preliminary reports indicate that the very center of Kharkiv was hit. A fire and smoke occurred at the site of the "impact." It is known that five individuals were injured as a result of the attack.
Updated at 23:30: Terekhov confirmed that the strike targeted the State Industry Building, with reports of seven injured. The National Police stated that eight people were injured, including a police officer.
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Updated at 22:00: Oleg Synegubov, the head of the regional military administration, reports that the occupiers struck the central part of the city and open areas with guided aerial bombs. Other locations of the impacts are still being determined:
"Impact recorded at an administrative building. Several floors have been destroyed. In total, we have hundreds of damaged windows in administrative buildings, the regional hospital, and residential homes. Six people are known to be injured."
Updated at 21:40: The Kharkiv regional military administration reported damage to buildings of medical and administrative institutions. The number of injured has increased to six.