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Russian Attack on Kharkov: Power Outages, Water Shortages, and Casualties Reported – Kharkov News

Kharkiv Under ⁤Siege: Multiple Drone‍ strikes Leave Residents in Crisis

On ​january 25, ⁢2024, the city of Kharkiv faced a series ​of ⁣devastating drone strikes, plunging residents ‍into chaos ⁤and disrupting essential services. The attacks,carried out by Russian ‍forces,targeted multiple districts,leaving a trail of‌ destruction⁣ and injuries⁤ in ⁤their wake. Mayor Igor Terekhov and other ⁣officials provided‌ updates ⁣on the unfolding crisis, ​urging ​residents to remain vigilant.

A ​Day of relentless Attacks

The first‍ strike​ occurred in the Kholodnogorsk district, where a Russian UAV caused significant damage. Mayor Terekhov warned that the attack could lead to disruptions in electricity⁤ and water supply. ⁢”Consequently of the strike on Kharkov,some areas‍ of the​ city may have problems with electricity and⁣ water supply,” he‌ stated.However, specialists were speedy to respond, working tirelessly to restore services.

Shortly after, a ⁤second strike hit the Shevchenkovsky district, this time involving a​ Molniya drone. Preliminary reports⁣ indicated injuries and damaged vehicles, with a fire‌ breaking out ⁣at the impact site. “According to preliminary data, there are ‌injured people and ​cars. There‍ is ⁣a fire ⁢at the arrival site,” Terekhov reported at 1:59 p.m.

By⁢ 2:20 p.m., a third strike ​was‍ confirmed in the Kyiv region, though​ details about casualties ​remained unclear. Despite the escalating violence, emergency teams managed ‍to restore water supply by 2:41 p.m., and city‍ electric‌ transport was back in ​operation by 3:00 p.m.

The Toll on Civilians

The⁤ attacks took a heavy toll on Kharkiv’s residents. By 3:40 p.m., three individuals—two women and a man—were reported injured in the ‍Kholodnogorsk district. The victims,suffering from acute stress⁤ reactions,received immediate medical attention on-site.

At 4:13 p.m., a fourth strike targeted the Shevchenkovsky district once again, this time near a multi-storey residential building. The impact damaged⁣ the ⁣building’s façade, shattered windows, ​and destroyed several parked ​cars. “Getting into a parking lot near ​a high-rise‌ building. The façade of the ⁤house was damaged and glass was broken. Several‌ cars​ were‍ damaged.‍ There is⁤ no information about‍ injuries or deaths⁢ yet,” Terekhov noted.

Officials Urge ⁣Caution

Throughout the day, officials emphasized the importance of safety. Mayor Terekhov warned that repeated strikes ⁣on Kharkiv were possible, ⁣urging residents ​to stay​ in shelters until the ‌all-clear was given. “be careful, ⁤do not​ neglect the⁣ safety rules and stay in‍ shelter⁢ until the alarm goes off,” he advised.

Oleg ‌Sinegubov,‍ chairman of the OBA,⁣ confirmed the ⁤attacks on⁤ the Shevchenko and Kholodnogorsk regions, noting that there were‍ no immediate reports of casualties. ‍However, the situation remained fluid, with the ‌potential for ⁢further violence.

Summary of Key Events

| Time ⁢ ⁢ ⁣ |⁢ Location ⁢ | Details ​ ‌ ⁤⁤ ⁣ ⁤ ‌ ‌ ⁤⁤ ⁤ ⁢ ⁣ ⁢ ⁤ ‍ ‍ |
|—————–|————————|—————————————————————————–|
|​ 1:59 p.m. ⁢ | Shevchenkovsky district | Molniya​ drone strike; injuries and car damage ​reported; fire at impact site‌ |
| 2:20 p.m. ‍ |⁣ Kyiv region ⁢ ​| Third strike; no immediate casualty reports ⁢ ​ ‍ ⁢ ⁢ ⁣ |
| ⁢2:41⁣ p.m. ‌ |⁤ Kharkiv‍ ⁢ ​ | Water ⁣supply restored ‌ ‍ ⁤ ‍ ‌ ⁣ ⁢ ⁣ ‌ |
| 3:00⁣ p.m. ⁤| Kharkiv ‍ ‌ ⁢ ‍| City electric transport restored ‌ ‍ ​ ‍ ⁤ ⁢ ⁤ |
| 3:40 p.m. ‍ ⁢‍ | Kholodnogorsk district ‌|⁢ Three injured; ​acute stress reactions ‍ ⁣ ⁣ ‍ ​⁢ ‌ ⁣ ​ ⁣ ‌ ‌ ​ ‍ |
| 4:13 p.m. ⁣ | Shevchenkovsky district | Fourth strike; building and car damage; no casualties reported ⁣ ⁢ ​ ‌ |

A Call ⁣for Resilience

As Kharkiv grapples with the aftermath ⁤of these attacks, the city’s resilience shines through.Emergency teams continue to work⁢ around‌ the clock to ​restore normalcy, while residents ⁣remain steadfast in‍ the ‍face of adversity. For the latest updates on⁣ the situation, ⁣follow Channel 24 and stay informed.

In times of crisis, unity⁢ and vigilance are paramount. Let us⁢ stand together to⁤ support the people of Kharkiv as they navigate these challenging times.

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