Russia attacks Kharkiv with Molniya drone: there are wounded
2 August 2025 00:10
In Kharkiv, a Russian drone hit a high-rise building. At least 11 people are known to have been injured. This was reported by the mayor Ihor Terekhov and the head of the regional military administration Oleg Syniehubov, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports
The hit occurred in the Kyiv district of the city.
The strike was near an apartment building. Previously, the Russians used a Molniya drone to attack the city.
At least 11 victims are known. Among them are a 9-year-old boy and a 5-month-old baby. In addition, two women aged 25 and 35 were injured.
“Five of the victims were hospitalized, five more were treated by medics on the spot,” said Syniehubov.
There is also information about damage to two apartment buildings and one car.
All relevant services are working at the scene.
Russia’s Molniya kamikaze drone is an inexpensive aircraft-type drone. Russians have repeatedly used it to strike at peaceful Kharkiv.
The drone weighs about 10 kg, has a wingspan of about 1.2-1.5 m, and can carry a payload of 3 to 7 kg. The range is up to 40 km and the maximum speed is about 80 km/h.
