Russian drone strike damages pharmaceutical institute, injures 4
During a morning attack on Kharkiv, Russian troops hit a local university, the State Emergency Service and Interior Ministry reported.
According to the regional administration, Russians attacked the city with several UAVs, some of which were shot down. One hit was recorded in the Slobidskyi district, damaging the roof and a ceiling of a two-story administrative building.
Public broadcaster Suspilne specified that Russia struck an administrative building of a pharmaceutical university with a drone.
"This is the technical support department of the information technology center of the pharmaceutical university. All the equipment is here, and thankfully, it wasn't damaged. My workplace wasn't affected, which is the main thing because all the important information for work and for training our students is here," Tetiana, a specialist at the center, told journalists.
Oleksandr Kukhtenko, vice-rector for scientific and pedagogical work at the Pharmaceutical University, said employees inside the building went to a shelter and avoided injuries.
According to him, one university staff member experienced an acute stress reaction. The Interior Ministry reported two women injured from the strike on the educational institution.
Overall, four people were injured in Kharkiv: three women aged 51, 52 and 54, and an 89-year-old man. All are in light condition. There are no fatalities.
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