Russian strikes kill three in northeastern Ukrainian city Kharkiv

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 10:38 · Archive

Russian drone and missile strikes on northeastern Ukraine killed at least three people and injured dozens.

Russian aerial attacks on northeastern Ukraine overnight killed at least three people and injured 37, mostly in the city of Kharkiv. Rescue workers recovered three bodies from rubble in a four-storey residential building in Kharkiv's western Kholodnohirskyi district, where an entire section had collapsed. The strikes also damaged buildings in other districts, with ground-floor properties catching fire and windows blown out in nearby blocks. Emergency crews, police and search dogs remained at the scene looking for people who may still be trapped.

Energy facilities were hit in the attacks. Kharkiv's main power plant was damaged and power grids were affected, leading to blackouts in Izyum, 70 miles southeast of Kharkiv, and emergency power outages in parts of Kyiv. Ukrenergo announced hourly power outages for households and capacity restrictions for businesses from Monday morning.

Strikes were also reported in the western Lviv region, where a drone attack set two homes on fire and damaged three cars, though no injuries were reported there. Ukraine's air force said Russia launched five ballistic missiles, nine Banderol loitering munitions and 108 drones. Air defences shot down or electronically suppressed 88 drones, but strikes were recorded at 17 locations with debris falling at seven others.

How it is being reported

• Russia pounds Kharkiv and Lviv region with missiles and drones, killing three civiliansAt least three people were killed and 37 injured in Kharkiv as Russia launched repeated aerial attacks on the north-eastern Ukrainian city on Monday and overnight. Strikes also caused damage near Lviv, in western Ukraine.Euronews · 13 Oct, 10:17
• At least 3 killed, dozens hurt in Russian strikes on northeastern UkraineRussian strikes on northeastern Ukraine overnight killed at least 3 people, injured dozens and caused power outages after energy facilities were hit.UPI · 12 Oct, 11:35

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