Kharkiv Residential Building Struck by Russian FPV Drone, Woman Wounded.

Residential Building Hit in Kharkiv

According to UATV: A nine-story apartment block in Kharkiv was targeted by a Russian drone strike on June 22, 2023. A woman sustained leg injuries during the attack. The strike was carried out using an FPV drone, and the blast shattered windows in several apartments and a beauty salon. Emergency crews are currently at the scene, providing medical assistance to the injured and securing the area.

Large-Scale Nighttime Operation Unfolds

Officials from the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office confirmed the attack was conducted with an unmanned aerial vehicle. This assault was part of a broader overnight operation by Russia that struck multiple regions across Ukraine. The operation involved an Iskander-M ballistic missile and 88 attack drones.

“Russia began not with honoring memory or signals to end the war, but with new unjustified killings.”

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy

The strike on this residential building highlights Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine, which extends beyond military targets to civilian areas. The use of drones and missiles in such attacks underscores the threat to non-combatants and raises serious concerns about the safety of Ukrainian cities. The president’s remarks reflect the gravity of the situation and the urgent need for international support to protect civilians amid the conflict.