By: The Trek News Desk
At least four people were killed, and several others were injured after Russian forces carried out overnight attacks on Ukraine’s northeastern city of Kharkiv, local and regional authorities confirmed on Tuesday. The incident comes amid near-daily drone and missile strikes by Moscow across multiple parts of Ukraine.
Kharkiv regional governor Oleh Syniehubov said the death toll from the attack on the outskirts of the city has risen to four. He added that six people sustained injuries as a result of the strike.
Postal Facility Reduced to Rubble
Footage released by the regional prosecutor’s office showed emergency responders wearing white helmets working through the smoking debris of a heavily damaged building. The structure was being used by Ukraine’s postal and logistics company Nova Poshta.
Drone Hits Children’s Medical Facility
Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported that a Russian long-range drone struck a children’s medical facility inside the city, triggering a fire. No casualties were reported in that incident.
Attacks Extend Beyond Kharkiv
The overnight strikes were not limited to Kharkiv. Russian attacks were also reported in other regions, including the southern port city of Odesa. Regional governor Serhii Lysak said that two waves of strikes damaged residential buildings, a hospital, and a kindergarten, leaving at least five people injured.
Energy Infrastructure Under Continued Assault
In recent months, Russia has intensified drone and missile attacks targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. These strikes have led to widespread power outages, particularly during the peak of the winter season.
Last week’s use of a nuclear-capable Oreshnik ballistic missile by Russia sparked concern among Ukraine’s allies. The United States described the move as a “dangerous escalation” of the conflict.
On Monday, Moscow claimed the missile strike targeted an aviation repair facility in Ukraine’s western Lviv region, stating it was carried out in response to an alleged Ukrainian attempt to strike a residence linked to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Kyiv has firmly denied the claim.
Source: News Agencies
