Kharkiv and its suburbs under Russian drone attack: at least 13 explosions heard
Russian troops launched a large-scale drone attack on the city of Kharkiv on the night of 25-26 May. At least 13 explosions rocked the city.
Source: Suspilne Kharkiv, a regional branch of the Ukrainian public broadcaster; Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration
Quote: "Kharkiv and its suburbs are under enemy drone attack. Loud explosions were heard in some districts of the city."
Details: Suspilne reported that at least 13 explosions sounded in Kharkiv.
Information about the casualties and the aftermath of the strikes is being confirmed.
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