Russians attack Kharkiv with drones, casualties reported

eh Syniehubov, Head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration reported this on Telegram, as per Ukrinform.

"Enemy UAV strikes were recorded in Kharkiv. There are casualties," the post stated.

Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov confirmed that drone debris fell in Kharkiv’s Slobidskyi district. "Flowing the crash of a UAV in Kharkiv's Slobidskyi district, three pele have been injured. Information about damages is being clarified," the mayor noted.

An explosion in Kharkiv was heard at 15:07.

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"The strike hit a roadway, damaging four vehicles. Currently, three pele are reported injured," Terekhov added later.

Preliminary reports indicate the attack was carried out using a Mna drone.

"As of now, the strike on Kharkiv was likely carried out by Russian forces using a Mna UAV," Terekhov stated.

Earlier on January 16, debris from downed drones was found in five districts of Kyiv.