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Russian drone strikes civilian warehouse in Derhachi, sparking massive fire

Російські безпілотники атакували склад у Дергачах, що призвело до великої пожежі. Photo: ДСНС

Drone attack on Derhachi

Overnight, a Russian unmanned aerial vehicle targeted the city of Derhachi in the Kharkiv region. The strike ignited a blaze in a storage facility belonging to a civilian enterprise. Firefighters battled the flames across an area of 700 square meters.

Emergency response and aftermath

According to reports, rescue crews quickly brought the fire under control. State Emergency Service (SES) bomb disposal experts and a community rescue officer were deployed to the scene. Preliminary assessments indicate no casualties from the incident.

This attack highlights the persistent threat of aerial strikes on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, a critical concern amid the ongoing war. While no injuries have been reported so far, such assaults pose severe risks to public safety and regional infrastructure.

This recent drone strike in Derhachi underscores the ongoing dangers faced by civilians in the Kharkiv region, reminiscent of previous assaults. For instance, a missile attack on June 28 resulted in tragic consequences, including a fatality and multiple injuries. Such incidents reveal the persistent threat to public safety and highlight the urgent need for continued vigilance against aerial assaults. To learn more about this earlier attack and its impact, visit the details of the June 28 incident.