Shahed drones hit Kharkiv, injuring civilians: Strike captured on video
In central Kharkiv, a Russian drone struck a historic building that houses an educational institution, causing significant damage.
The moment when the Shahed hit a building in Kharkiv on September 16
Russian Shahed drones attacked Kharkiv on the morning of September 16. The Slobidskyi district of the city came under attack, with four people reported injured so far.
This was reported by Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov.
In comments to Suspilne, the mayor said that a Russian drone struck a valuable historic building in central Kharkiv that houses an educational institution. There were no fatalities, but four people were injured and sought medical assistance.
“Firefighters are currently working at the scene, as a large fire broke out on the roof. The fire has been contained. Nearby is a market where many people were present,” Terekhov added.
Head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration Oleh Synehubov told reporters that some of the Shahed drones, approaching the city were shot down. According to Synehubov, one drone hit the administrative building of one of the educational institutions, destroying the roof and one floor.
The people injured were on the street at the time. Their condition is reported as light.
The Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office released video footage showing the moment the enemy drone struck the Slobidskyi district.