Russian drone attacks on Slobidskyi district in Kharkiv cause large-scale fire at civilian firm – photos
Russian forces launched a drone strike on the Slobidskyi district of the city of Kharkiv on the night of 1-2 February. The attack caused a large-scale fire at premises belonging to a civilian firm. The fire was extinguished on the morning of 2 February.
Source: Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration; Ihor Terekhov, Mayor of Kharkiv; State Emergency Service of Ukraine
Quote from Syniehubov: "Reports indicate that the enemy attacked the Slobidskyi district of Kharkiv. At the moment, there is no information about casualties. The data on damage is being confirmed."
Details: Terekhov said the district was struck by a Russian drone. All necessary services have been quickly sent to the scene.
Updated: Later, the State Emergency Service reported that rescue workers are dealing with the aftermath of the Russian attack on the civilian firm.
As of 10:00, the State Emergency Service reported that the fire at the civilian facility in Kharkiv’s Slobidskyi district, sparked by overnight Russian bombardment, had been extinguished.
Quote from SES: "Last night, the enemy attacked the territory of a civilian firm in the Slobidskyi district of Kharkiv with a UAV. As a result of the attack, a large-scale fire covering 2,000 square metres broke out in an industrial and warehouse building."
Details: Forty-five firefighters and eight appliances were involved in the firefighting operation.
Background: At 23:54, Suspilne correspondents reported an explosion in Kharkiv.
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