On January 18, 2025, Russian troops launched missile strikes on Kharkiv and the region, in particular on the Kharkiv and Chuguyiv districts. As a result of one of the strikes, a fire broke out in a two-story building in the Vysochan community of Kharkiv district. According to preliminary information, there are no casualties.
The information about the attacks was confirmed by the head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, Oleg Synegubov, by publishing a message on his Telegram channel. He noted that specialized services promptly went to the scene of the events to eliminate the consequences of shelling.
In the morning, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned about the threat of the use of ballistic weapons by Russia from the eastern direction. This message intensified the work of air defense in the region, but, unfortunately, it was not possible to avoid some strikes.
One of the consequences of the attack was a fire in a two-story building in the Vysochansk community. By information Oleg Sinegubov, the head of the Kharkiv Regional State Administration, rescuers are working on the spot to localize the fire and check the surrounding area for additional damage. As of 6:24 p.m., no injuries were found as a result of the strikes.
In addition, he reported:
“Last day, two houses were destroyed and three were damaged in the village of Pristin of the Kupyan community as a result of enemy shelling. There were no casualties.
In the Kharkiv direction, the enemy stormed the positions of our units in the Vovchansk area, the Defense Forces successfully repelled the enemy’s attempt to advance.
In the Kupyansk direction, the enemy carried out seven offensive operations near Golubivka, Stepova Novoselievka, and Kruglyakivka. Three clashes are still ongoing.
During the day, 32 people (1 child) were evacuated from the Boriv and Kupyan areas.”
