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UkrainePublished: 16 June 2026 at 11:21

Russian Drones Strike Kharkiv: Casualties Reported, Drone Hits Apartment Building

Russian forces attacked Kharkiv with drones on June 16, causing damage and casualties in the city's Kholodnohirskyi and Kyivskyi districts, with one drone falling on the territory of a multi-story apartment building.

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On June 16, Russian troops launched a drone attack on Kharkiv. According to Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov and Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration head Oleh Syniehubov, strikes were recorded in the Kholodnohirskyi and Kyivskyi districts of the city.

In the Kholodnohirskyi district, a hit by an enemy drone was confirmed. Preliminary information indicates there are casualties, but their exact number and condition are still being clarified.

In the Kyivskyi district, another drone strike was reported, described by Syniehubov as a Shahed-type drone. The drone fell on the territory of a multi-story apartment building. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances and consequences of the attack.

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