Regional governor Oleh Syniehubov said at least five Russian drones had struck the northeastern city late on Thursday.
Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, has been struck by several drones during the country's longest air raid alert since Russia launched its invasion. Regional governor Oleh Syniehubov said at least five Russian drones had hit the northeastern city late on Thursday. Mayor Ihor Terekhov said the city's Osnovyanskyi district had been attacked, triggering a fire. It is unclear whether there have been casualties.
Ukraine war latest It comes as Ukrainian forces locked in street battles with the Kremlin's troops in a key town in the Kharkiv region halted the Russian advance, according to military officials in Kyiv. However, a senior Moscow official said the frontline push had enough resources to keep going. Russian attempts to establish a foothold in the town of Vovchansk, among the largest towns in Kharkiv, 'have been foiled,' Ukraine's chief of staff said.
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