A Russian Molniya drone has hit the premises of a business in the city of Kharkiv. A 65-year-old man is reported to have been injured.

Source : Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast State Administration; Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov on Telegram

Details : Reports suggest that a Russian Molniya drone struck the Nemyshlianskyi district of Kharkiv at around 15:00. Terekhov noted that the drone had hit the premises of a civilian company, causing a fire at the site.

Quote from Syniehubov : "Updated reports state that a 65-year-old man suffered an acute stress reaction following the strike by an enemy UAV but refused hospitalisation."

Background:In January, Russian forces began deploying a new weapon, the Molniya drone, to target Kharkiv. Syniehubov described the drone as being made from "basically junk", yet still dangerous due to its warhead.

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