Russia strikes an apartment block in Ukraine’s Kharkiv city, killing 1

The city of Kharkiv in Ukraine faced a devastating attack when Russian guided bombs struck an apartment block, resulting in the death of at least one person and injuring nine others, including a child. The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday in Kharkiv’s Kholodnohirskiy district, leaving the community in shock and mourning.

The Mayor of Kharkiv, Ihor Terekhov, confirmed the grim news, stating that a body was recovered from the rubble following the bombing. Additionally, Oleh Syniehubov, the head of the regional administration, reported that nine individuals were injured in the attack, with five of them requiring hospitalization for their injuries.

In a separate incident in Kharkiv, a Russian drone targeted a civilian car on Friday evening, resulting in the death of a man and injuring the female driver. These back-to-back attacks have further escalated tensions and fear among the residents of Kharkiv.

Despite these tragic events, Moscow has remained silent and has not officially acknowledged or commented on the attacks. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s air force has been actively defending its territory, successfully shooting down 92 out of 99 Russian drones launched overnight, with seven drones managing to hit targets in various locations.

In response to the escalating conflict, Ukraine has strategically targeted Russian oil facilities as part of its efforts to undermine Moscow’s revenue and make the consequences of the invasion felt by the Russian population. This tactic has led to fuel shortages in some areas, adding to the economic pressure on Russia.

One of the most significant drone attacks occurred when Ukraine targeted a major Moscow oil refinery for the second time in a week, causing massive disruptions and sending plumes of black smoke over the capital. In retaliation, Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed to have shot down 177 Ukrainian drones during the night, with two drones intercepted on their approach to Moscow.

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