Explosions heard in Kharkiv: hits recorded

A series of explosions has been heard in the city of Kharkiv on the night of 18-19 September, with strikes recorded in the Shevchenkivskyi district in an open area.

Source: Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration; Suspilne, Ukraine's public broadcaster; Ukraine's Air Force

Details: Syniehubov stated that the Russians were attacking Kharkiv at around midnight. 

Local media reported at least three explosions. 

The Air Force warned that there was a threat of ballistic missiles being used from the east.  

Syniehubov said early reports indicate that the strikes had been recorded in the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv on open ground.

There was no information about casualties. 

A threat of strikes is ongoing.  

Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov clarified that the strikes hit a wood in the Shevchenkivskyi district. The type of missiles used is being determined. A fire broke out at the scene. 

Nearby residential buildings suffered damage, with windows shattered. 

The number of injured is still being established. Investigations at the scenes are ongoing. 

Dmytro Chubenko, spokesperson for the Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office, said three hits had been recorded in the Shevchenkivskyi district. Two houses were destroyed and about 1,000 sq. m of woodland caught fire. No casualties were reported. 

Chubenko stated that the Russians used ballistic weapons.  

The Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office has started looking into the war crime.

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