Russian Missile Strikes Damage Residential Buildings in Kharkiv.

Kharkiv Under Fire

According to Novyny.live: Russian forces launched missile attacks on Kharkiv overnight on February 4, damaging residential buildings. Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov confirmed the strikes, noting that private homes in the Saltivskyi district were hit. The head of the regional military administration, Oleh Syniehubov, added that the Nemyshlianskyi district was also among the areas targeted.

This attack is part of a wider escalation of strikes on Ukrainian cities. In the preceding night of February 3, Russian forces attacked the city not only with missiles but also with drones. Strikes on energy infrastructure left approximately 60% of subscribers in Kharkiv and the surrounding region without electricity.

Regional Situation

These events occurred against a backdrop of other attacks, including a strike on a residential area of Zaporizhzhia on the evening of February 3, which killed two people. The situation in the region remains tense, and local authorities continue to monitor the consequences of the shelling.

The shelling of Kharkiv and other cities demonstrates the continued aggression by Russian forces, impacting civilian safety and infrastructure. — Local Authorities

The critical energy supply situation in the region underscores the importance of stability and the protection of energy facilities during times of military conflict. Local authorities and security services continue to work on assessing the damage and ensuring the safety of residents.