At night, Russian troops launched a drone attack in the Kharkiv region. The strikes caused fires on the territory of a company in Velykyi Burluk and in a private household in the village of Bezruky. There were no casualties as rescuers quickly extinguished the fires.
Russian drones attack a company in Kharkiv region
On the night of 12 May, Russian troops attacked the territory of a company in the village of Velykyi Burluk, Kupiansk district, Kharkiv region, with drone strikes. The attack set a bus and a truck on fire. According to the State Emergency Service, rescuers quickly arrived at the scene and extinguished the fire, preventing it from spreading to other facilities.
The rescuers' prompt action helped to avoid more serious consequences for the company and the surrounding infrastructure. Thanks to the quick response, property was saved and human casualties were prevented.
Drone strike on a private household
The enemy conducted another drone strike on the territory of a private household in the village of Bezruky, Dergachiv community, Kharkiv district. As a result of the attack, an outbuilding caught fire and a residential building was damaged.
The fire was quickly contained. Thanks to the coordinated actions of the SES rescuers, the situation was brought under control, preventing the fire from spreading to other buildings and minimising material damage to the owners.
The work of rescuers and the absence of victims
In all cases, the SES rescuers acted promptly and eliminated all the fire sources. According to official sources, fortunately, there were no injuries among the local population or employees.
The prompt response of the emergency services helped to avoid casualties and reduce the damage caused by the night attack. Local residents received timely help and support from rescuers.
Why it matters
Russian drone attacks on the civilian infrastructure of Kharkiv region once again underline the need to strengthen the region's air defence. Such strikes pose a threat to human life, destroy property and destabilise the situation in frontline communities.
The operational work of the SES rescuers demonstrates the importance of their role in protecting civilians during hostilities. The absence of casualties as a result of the night attack is a testament to the professionalism of the emergency services and the coordinated interaction of local authorities.
The situation in the Kharkiv region remains tense, and such incidents require constant attention and readiness to respond quickly on the part of all security services.
