Photo:DSNS A Russian missile strike hit a residential area in the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv early morning on Thursday, May 22, damaging several homes as Ukrainian officials warn of a growing Russian military presence near the border. The explosion occurred in the Kholodnogirsk district, damaging eight private houses, according to Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov. He initially reported one person injured, but later said two people were suffering from acute stress reactions and were receiving medical attention. The strike comes as Ukrainian forces observe a buildup of Russian troops near the Kharkiv region, raising concerns of a potential new offensive. Andriy Pomahaibus, chief of staff of Ukraine’s 13th Charter Operational Brigade, told the Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne on Wednesday that the troop concentration may be a sign of planned assault operations. “Russian forces typically use a combined approach – artillery, drones for reconnaissance and attack, heavy equipment, and infantry,” Pomahaibus said. “They often distract in one area and advance in another.” He also reported an increase in Russia’s use of fiber-optic drones, which have a range of 15 to 30 kilometers and are resistant to electronic jamming. Ukrainian forces, he said, are developing countermeasures to address the threat. Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, lies close to the Russian border and has been frequently targeted since the full-scale invasion began in 2022. Source: www.kyivpost.com
Russian Missile Strike Damages Homes in Kharkiv as Troop Buildup Reported Near Border
