Overnight Drone Strikes Hit Kharkiv: Five Attacks on Kyivskyi District.

Attacks on Kharkiv on April 2

According to TSN.ua: Russian forces continued their assault on Kharkiv overnight on April 2, targeting the Kyivskyi district with combat drones. A Molniya drone struck the ninth floor of an apartment building in the Shevchenkivskyi district, injuring two women. Later, a Shahed drone hit the Kyivskyi district, sparking a fire. Over the course of the night, the invaders launched five separate drone attacks on this district alone. No fatalities or additional injuries have been reported. Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov confirmed the details.

Broader Context in Ukraine

These strikes come amid an escalation of the conflict in Ukraine, where both sides have increasingly deployed unmanned aerial vehicles in combat. Kharkiv, one of the hardest-hit cities, continues to endure the consequences of the war, endangering its residents. Local authorities are actively updating the public to mitigate the impact of these attacks and enhance civilian protection.