Russian drones hit residences early on Thursday in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second largest metropolis, and three rescue staff have been killed in a repeat strike on the website of the assault, the mayor and the regional governor mentioned. Kharkiv regional Governor Oleh Synehubov, writing on the Telegram messaging app, mentioned the rescue staff have been killed after they’d arrived on the scene of the assault and a brand new strike occurred. He mentioned a complete of 4 strikes had hit the town and the highest flooring of 1 residence constructing had been broken. Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov mentioned one strike had triggered a hearth. A part of one other constructing had collapsed. Reuters was unable to independently confirm the accounts. Kharkiv has been a frequent goal of Russian drone and missile assaults. Final week, Russian forces used an aerial bomb on the town, killing one individual. A missile assault on an industrial space earlier within the month killed 5 individuals.