Amid escalating attacks, two Russian guided bombs struck a children’s facility in Kharkiv, injuring one person, according to Mayor Ihor Terekhov. The ongoing assaults in Kharkiv Oblast have left nearly 50,000 residents without electricity.
Efforts to restore power are complicated by the proximity to the Russian border. Russian forces, engaging in a new offensive since May 10, have suffered significant casualties. Air raids lasting 16 hours obstruct daily life, hindering business operations in the region.
The Kyiv Independent News Desk is a part of The Kyiv Independent media outlet from Ukraine that shares news updates on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, local Ukraine news as well as international stories making headlines from a Ukrainian perspective. The Kyiv Independent media was launched in November, 2021.