Key facts
- Russian forces launched glide bombs on Kharkiv overnight.
- The attack damaged over 40 homes.
- At least six people were injured.
- The Kholodnohirskyi district was targeted.
- Ukraine's Air Force issued an air raid alert.
Russian forces dropped several glide bombs on Kharkiv overnight, damaging more than 40 homes and injuring at least six people, according to local officials. The strike targeted the Kholodnohirskyi district of the city, with Ukraine's Air Force issuing an air raid alert around 3:30 a.m. local time.
The full extent of the damage and the severity of the injuries were not immediately clear. Russia has regularly targeted civilian infrastructure in Ukraine. Kharkiv, due to its proximity to the front line, has been a frequent target.
This latest attack follows several significant strikes on the city in the past week, including a double-tap strike on June 15 that killed four emergency responders and injured six others, and a drone attack on the Kharkiv Art Museum that injured four people, including an infant.