Russian forces attacked the Sloboidskyi district of Kharkiv with a drone on the night of 1-2 February. A large-scale fire broke out on the territory of a civilian firm as a result of the attack. Information about casualties is being confirmed.

Source: Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration; Ihor Terekhov, Mayor of Kharkiv; State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Quote from Syniehubov: "Reports indicate that the enemy attacked the Slobidskyi district of Kharkiv. At the moment, there is no information about casualties. The data on damage is being confirmed."

Details: Terekhov said the district was struck by the Russian drone. All necessary services have been quickly sent to the scene.

Updated:Later, the State Emergency Service reported that rescue workers are dealing with the aftermath of the Russian attack on the civilian firm.

The aftermath of the Russian attack on Kharkiv.

Photo: State Emergency Service

Quote from SES: "Last night, the enemy attacked the territory of a civilian firm in the Slobidskyi district of Kharkiv with a UAV. As a result of the attack, a large-scale fire covering 2,000 square metres broke out in an industrial and warehouse building."

Details: Forty-five firefighters and eight pieces of equipment are involved in the firefighting operation.

The aftermath of the Russian attack on Kharkiv.

Photo: State Emergency Service

Background:At 23:54, Suspilne correspondents reported an explosion in Kharkiv.

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