Kharkiv
russia continues to attack Ukraine's energy facilities, especially in the Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv regions, despite agreements on an energy truce.
On the morning of April 18, the Russian army launched a missile strike on Kharkiv, using three Iskander-M ballistic missiles. A 79-year-old man died, and more than 60 people were injured, including children.
As a result of the missile attack on Kharkiv on April 18, the number of victims increased to 54. 13 people were hospitalized, including two children, four in serious condition.
russia struck Kharkiv with ballistic missiles with cluster munitions. 28 people were injured, including two children, and 15 apartment buildings were damaged.
Russia attacked a residential area of Kharkiv. The missile hit multi-story buildings, there is one dead, among the 20 injured - a child.
On the morning of April 18, Russia attacked Kharkiv with missiles. A hit was recorded in a multi-story building in a densely populated area, people may be under the rubble.
Warm and sunny weather is expected throughout Ukraine on April 17. Air temperature will fluctuate within +19…+23°C, no precipitation is expected.
Since the beginning of the day, 92 combat engagements have taken place at the front. The hottest situation is in the Pokrovsk direction, where the occupiers tried to break through the defense 29 times.
Russian troops shelled Izium in Kharkiv region. As a result of the missile strike, two people were injured and a private house was damaged, said the head of the OVA Oleg Synegubov.
A man suspected of killing a soldier, attempting to assassinate Oleh Syniehubov and Vyacheslav Zadorenko will be tried in Kharkiv. He faces life imprisonment.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine are deterring the occupiers' offensive. The enemy is most active in the Pokrovsk, Lyman, and Toretsk directions, launching air strikes on cities and villages.
Russian troops are actively advancing in the Kharkiv direction, especially near Vovchansk and Kupyansk. The enemy is using assault groups, equipment and artillery for attacks.
Overnight on April 15, the Russians attacked Kharkiv region with guided aerial bombs and drones. They hit a civilian enterprise that was engaged in the production and storage of food.
In Kharkiv, rescuers extinguished a large-scale fire at a food warehouse caused by an enemy UAV strike. The fire area was 1600 sq.m, no casualties.
As a result of enemy shelling in Kupyansk, two people died, and in the village of Shevchenkove, two more received fatal injuries. This was announced by the head of the Kharkiv Regional State Administration, Oleh Syniehubov.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that since the beginning of April, Russia has used almost 2,800 air bombs and more than 1,400 drones against Ukraine. More than 30 people died as a result of yesterday's strike.
Russian troops attacked the village of Slatyne, wounding a 63-year-old man and damaging houses. Also, a Russian drone struck Kharkiv, causing a fire in a food warehouse.
An employee of an energy company collected data on air defense and the consequences of shelling of thermal power plants. He transmitted the information to a representative of the Russian Federation for planning new attacks.
On the night of April 14, Russia attacked Ukraine with 62 drones, 40 of which were shot down. Odesa, Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv regions were under attack.
As a result of a drone attack in Kharkiv, a large-scale fire broke out in warehouse premises with food products. The explosive wave damaged buildings, but there were no casualties.
Explosions occurred in Kharkiv. The authorities urge citizens to remain in shelters and await information about the consequences.
On April 14, Ukrainian embassies around the world will lower their flags in mourning for the victims of the Russian missile strike on Sumy. Books of mourning will also be opened.
Following the horrific Russian attack on Sumy, many cities in Ukraine have declared Days of Mourning. Kyiv, Poltava, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and Lviv regions are lowering flags in memory of the victims.
During the day, the enemy attacked the positions of the Defense Forces of Ukraine 82 times. The enemy is most active in the Pokrovsky direction, where he carried out 27 attacks.
In April, Kharkiv is suffering from more shelling than in March. The Russian army is increasingly targeting industrial and economically important facilities in the city.
Two more new underground schools, designed for a thousand students, will open in Kharkiv after Easter. Six metro stations, converted for training, are already operating in the city.
The occupiers shelled Kupyansk and other districts of Kharkiv region with guided bombs, civilian infrastructure was damaged. Seven people were injured as a result of enemy attacks.
On April 13, warm and dry weather will prevail in Ukraine. Air temperature will range from +9 to +18°C, depending on the region, no precipitation is expected.
Overnight on April 12, Russia attacked Ukraine with "Shahed" drones. Air defense forces shot down 56 drones. There are destructions, damages, and casualties in Kharkiv, Kyiv, Odesa, Dnipro, and Donetsk regions.
Russian drones attacked Kharkiv, causing a series of explosions in the city. As a result of the shelling, one person was injured in the Nemyshlyanskyi district, he was given assistance on the spot.