At about 14:15, Kharkiv Oblast chief Oleh Syniehubov warned that Kharkiv City was under a Russian attack. It was later reported that a residential area was targeted in an attack. The city mayor, Ihor Terekhov, noted that the central part of the city, particularly a residential district, was struck. Syniehubov specified that the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv was hit, resulting in damage to civilian infrastructure, although specific details were not provided.
At 17:30, Oleh Syniehubov reported that Russian forces launched three KAB gliding bomb strikes on the center of Kharkiv, causing significant damage to over 15 multi-story residential buildings, private homes, vehicles, a defunct sports complex, and office buildings. He noted that among the 10 casualties, one woman is in critical condition; her identity is still being confirmed.
Additionally, two men and a woman are currently receiving medical treatment in a facility, and are in stable condition. The other victims received immediate medical assistance at the scene, according to the regional leader.
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