Three killed, 64 injured: Zelensky urges world to increase pressure on Russia after Kharkiv attack

The head of state shared this message on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.

“Recovery efforts are currently underway in Kharkiv following last night’s Russian Shahed drone strike. The attack hit ordinary residential buildings. As of now, 64 people have been reported injured, including 9 children. Tragically, three people were killed. My condolences to their families and loved ones. There were many fires in the city, but as always, our rescuers from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine acted swiftly,” Zelensky said.

He thanked everyone involved in eliminating the consequences of the Russian attack.

“Every new day now brings new vile Russian attacks, and almost every strike is telling. Russia deserves increased pressure, and it proves with every hit on ordinary life that the current pressure is not enough. And we must not be afraid or postpone new decisions that could make things more difficult for Russia. Without this, they will not engage in genuine diplomacy. And this depends primarily on the United States and other world leaders. Everyone who has called for an end to the killings and for diplomacy must act,” Zelensky said.

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Video: Ukraine’s State Emergency Service

On the night of June 10 to 11, Russia launched a massive Shahed drone attack on Kharkiv, hitting residential buildings and a business facility, sparking multiple fires.

According to Ukraine’s Air Force, starting at 22:00 on June 10, Russian forces launched 85 attack drones (Shaheds and decoy UAVs) from several directions, including Kursk, Oryol, Millerovo, Primorsko-Akhtarsk, as well as Chauda and Hvardiiske in temporarily occupied Crimea. Additionally, Russia fired an Iskander-M ballistic missile from the Kursk region. The primary targets were the Donetsk, Kharkiv, and Odesa regions.

Ukrainian air defenses successfully intercepted 49 out of the 85 drones.