Russian attacks on Kharkiv leave two people injured and damage city infrastructure facilities

May 16, 2026 - 08:12
Russian attacks on Kharkiv leave two people injured and damage city infrastructure facilities

Russian forces have been striking the city of Kharkiv since the beginning of 16 May. One of the attacks has hit the city centre, damaging three metro station entrances, three public transport stops and an educational institution building. Two people have been injured in the overnight attacks.

Source: Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov

Details: Terekhov said that a Russian drone had struck the central part of the city in the Shevchenkivskyi district in the morning.

The drone hit a road, damaging two metro station entrances and the overhead contact network used by the city's electric public transport system.

One person has been injured in the strike on the city centre. A trolleybus and a public transport stop were also damaged.

Terekhov reported during the night that a woman had been injured in a strike on the Osnovianskyi district. She was suffering from shock.

Update: Terekhov later provided updated information on the damage.

Quote: "Three metro station entrances, three public transport stops, the overhead contact line, an educational institution building and windows in nearby buildings have been damaged."

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