Russian strikes late Sunday on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv injured at least 12 people and caused power outages in parts of the city, according to local officials and police reports.
The attacks come as Ukrainian authorities brace for a potential new wave of strikes aimed at the country’s energy infrastructure ahead of winter.
Russia has previously targeted Ukraine’s power supply during harsh winters, aiming to increase pressure on civilians and authorities.
According to police, the strikes hit three districts of Kharkiv around 10:00 pm (1900 GMT), injuring seven women and five men. Among the damaged structures were residential buildings, garages, service stations, and vehicles.
Emergency services were dispatched to assist the injured, while parts of the city experienced power cuts. Regional governor Oleg Syniehubov and Kharkiv mayor Igor Terekhov confirmed that some areas were left without power, but details on the damage to energy infrastructure were not provided.
Kharkiv, located less than 30 kilometers from the Russian border, is a frequent target of Russian strikes. Despite ongoing Russian military efforts in the region, Ukrainian forces continue to launch daily attacks on Russian territory.
In Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of President Volodymyr Zelensky, an overnight missile strike wounded three people and damaged homes, according to mayor Oleksandr Vilkul. Meanwhile, on the Russian side, two people were injured in Ukrainian strikes in the Belgorod region, where the regional governor also reported damage to civilian infrastructure.
