Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:10am on 17 May 2024,Friday International
Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, was hit by at least five Russian drones late Thursday, triggering a fire and causing unknown casualties. The attack occurred during the country's longest air raid alert since the Russian invasion, lasting over 16 hours. Residents were advised to stay in shelters as the city was rocked by multiple explosions. Kharkiv has been a frequent target of Russian attacks in recent weeks. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had visited the city earlier Thursday to boost morale. The attack has sparked concern and highlights the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
