The explosions in Kharkov on May 16 were the result of a drone attack by the Russian Federation.
After midnight on May 17, the Russian invaders began to attack the regional center, in addition to drones, also with missiles.
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Explosions in Kharkov on May 16-17: drone attack
Explosions in Kharkov on May 16 began to be heard approximately at 23:23.
By midnight, the Russian army launched at least five drone strikes on the city.
A fire broke out after a hit in the Kholodnogorsk region.
Kharkov city mayor Igor Terekhov reported a fire after the arrival of in the Osnovyansky district.
Already in the morning report, the head of the regional military administration Oleg Sinegubov reported that enemy drones hit open territory.
Windows in one of the five-story buildings are partially broken.
In addition, three more houses and the administration building of one of the districts of Kharkov were damaged.
Explosions in Kharkov on May 17: missile attack
The explosions in Kharkov on May 17 were mainly due to a missile attack.
After midnight, the Russians struck the Nemyshlyansky district with S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems .
There was also information about a hit of in the Osnovyansky and Novobavarsky areas..
Kharkov on the map
The full-scale war in Ukraine has been going on for the 814th day.
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