According to information provided by local media, the first explosions were heard just after 2 p.m (15 w Poland – ed.). After a few minutes, the report was confirmed by the head of the Regional Military Administration, Oleg Sinegubov.
“The occupiers attacked the private sector between houses. The buildings are destroyed, the shock wave damaged the windows. Residential buildings and cars were destroyed. Elimination of the effects is ongoing,” he wrote on social media, adding that the services are currently helping 10 people.
Ukraine. Russia attacked Kharkov
At the same time, he is a local government official he appealed to the residentsto stay in the shelters until the alarm is lifted.
“Do not leave the shelter until the air alarm sounds. Report enemy missile strikes and information about the injured to the special police line 102. Do not post photos or videos of hits,” we read.
More detailed information about the Russian shelling was provided by the mayor of Kharkov, Ihor Terekhov.
“The attack occurred in the central part of the city, in the area of ​​residential development. The occupiers attacked the Shevchenko district. According to preliminary information, there are injuries and damage to civilian infrastructure. Specialized services continue the inspection,” he said.
War in Ukraine. Russians attack critical infrastructure
A few hours earlier, Ukrainian media reported about shelling of the “Sloviansk” thermal power plant in Mykolaivka in the Donetsk region. According to local services, five Russian missiles fell on the facility.
The information was confirmed by the representative of the local authorities, Volodymyr Proskunin.
– Today, May 5, at 10:35, the shelling of TTP Slaviask Donbasenergo began. While under fire Many buildings in the station area were damaged – he said.
According to the official, four cluster missiles fired by the Smerch missile system and one high-explosive shell were dropped on the plant site.
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