Russian drone hits residential building in Kharkiv: child among injured

A Russian drone hit a residential building in the Osnovyanskyi district of Kharkiv on the evening of October 27. The attack injured five people, including a four-year-old boy. A large-scale fire also broke out in the area, covering 2,500 square meters.

This was announced by Kharkiv Mayor Igor Terekhov, Head of Kharkiv OVA Oleg Synegubov, and the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.

“Hitting an apartment building. According to available information, there are people trapped inside,” Terekhov wrote after the strike.

Initially, two people were reported injured, including a child. Later, the number of injured increased to five. Among them were four adults and a four-year-old boy. Three people were hospitalized and are receiving medical care.

The attack resulted in a large fire. A two-story industrial building, outbuildings, a two-story apartment building, and a one-story residential building were on fire.

A private house, high-rise buildings, garages and cars were also damaged. Rescuers were working at the scene.

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