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Several people injured in Russian attack in Ukraine's northeast, Kyiv officials say

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Posted on May 30, 2025

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(Reuters) -Russian forces launched a massive drone attack overnight that injured several people, including two teenagers, in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region, local officials said on Friday.

Drone Attack in Kharkiv Injures Multiple Individuals, Including Teenagers

(Reuters) -Russian forces launched a massive drone attack overnight that injured several people, including two teenagers, in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region, local officials said on Friday.

Eight people, including two 16-year-olds, were injured in an attack in the village of Vasyliv Khutir, Governor Oleh Syniehubov said.

He gave no further details.

The Ukrainian Air Force said that Russia launched 90 drones and two ballistic missiles overnight against Ukraine that targeted the Kharkiv, Odesa and Donetsk regions.

The Kharkiv region's main city also came under Russian drone attack which targeted a trolleybus depot and injured two people, Mayor Ihor Terekhov said.

"Today, Kharkiv suffered another attack: the enemy fired 8 'shaheds' at one of the depots where our trolleybuses were being repaired and maintained," he said on the Telegram messaging app.

He added that more than 30 nearby apartment buildings were damaged, while one trolleybus was completely destroyed, and 18 others sustained varying degrees of damage.

Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city situated some 30 km (19 miles) from the country's northeastern border, has been a repeated target of Russian air attacks.

Reuters could not independently verify the reports. There was no immediate comment from Russia.

Both sides deny targeting civilians in the war that Russia started with its full-scale invasion of Ukraine more than three years ago.

(Reporting by Anna Pruchnicka; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman)

Key Takeaways

  • Russian forces launched a massive drone attack in Kharkiv.
  • Eight people, including two teenagers, were injured.
  • The attack targeted a trolleybus depot in Kharkiv.
  • Over 30 apartment buildings were damaged.
  • Russia launched 90 drones and two ballistic missiles overnight.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people were injured in the Kharkiv drone attack?
Eight people, including two 16-year-olds, were injured in the attack in the village of Vasyliv Khutir.
What did the Ukrainian Air Force report about the drone attack?
The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russia launched 90 drones and two ballistic missiles targeting the Kharkiv, Odesa, and Donetsk regions.
What was damaged in the Kharkiv drone attack?
The attack targeted a trolleybus depot, injuring two people and damaging more than 30 nearby apartment buildings.
Who provided information about the attack's impact?
Governor Oleh Syniehubov and Mayor Ihor Terekhov provided information regarding the injuries and damage caused by the attack.
What has been the pattern of attacks on Kharkiv?
Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, has been a repeated target of Russian air attacks since the full-scale invasion began over three years ago.

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