Russian drone attack against Kharkiv kills 4, injures 35, including child

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Russia launched a drone attack against the city of Kharkiv late at night on April 3, killing at least four civilians and injuring 35 others, Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported.

A Russian drone struck an apartment building in the city's Novobavarskyi district, Terekhov reported. A large fire broke out at the site following the attack.

The attack killed four people and injured 35 others. A child is among the wounded, according to Ukraine's State Emergency Service.

A search and rescue operation is underway for any victims who may be trapped under the rubble, Terekhov said.

In the early hours of April 4, a fourth person was found killed under rubble, Terekhov reported.

Kharkiv Oblast, located near Ukraine's northeastern border with Russia, is a frequent target of Russian aerial bombardments. Russia regularly launches large-scale missile, drone, and glide bomb attacks against densely populated civilian districts.

Russia continues to attack Ukraine's residential neighborhoods and civilian infrastructure amid a partial "ceasefire" that is supposed to preclude attacks on energy facilities. Kyiv has presented the U.S. with evidence that Russia has violated the energy ceasefire, Presidential Office Deputy Head Pavlo Palisa said on April 3.

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