Missiles launched from Russia hit Kharkiv within 30 to 40 seconds

Due to the pressing missile threat, the authorities urge the residents of Kharkiv not to go out of their homes without an urgent need as the missiles fired from the Russian territory can reach the city within just 30 seconds, and only a part of them can be downed.

That’s according to Oleh Syniehubov, the head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, who spoke at the national telethon, Ukrinform reports.

"We are too close to the border with the Russian Federation – it’s only about 40 kilometers. And the arrival time of the missile is from 30 to 40 seconds. Therefore, there is too little time for people to take shelter. You must not ignore the air raid sirens, you must immediately shelter," Syniehubov said.

"The number of arrivals is not equal to the number of missiles launched from the territory of the Russian Federation. Unfortunately, we can’t disclose everything, but believe me, our Armed Forces are working to ensure that as few missiles as possible hit us. We know how many are being launched and how many are unfortunately still hitting targets. In addition, the enemy is firing missiles at forest strips, fields, and garbage dump sites, as in the city of Balakleia. This is the kind of war they are waging," said the chief of the administration.

He added that the front line in the region has not changed in recent days as the enemy has failed to advance in any areas. Intense firefights continue in the northern, northeastern, and Izium directions.

The administration head emphasized that capturing the City of Kharkiv and the entire region remain fundamental objectives for Russia, but the authorities are working around the clock to strengthen defenses.

As reported, on the afternoon of July 9, as a result of a Russian missile attack on a residential block in the center of Kharkiv, three civilians, including a child, 12, were hospitalized with injuries of varying severity, while another four persons were provided first aid at the scene. A two-storey building was destroyed and another one was damaged.

On the night of July 10, the enemy launched missile attacks on Osnovianskyi and Slobidskyi districts. A school and a residential building were destroyed, while a local rehabilitation facility was damaged. A person was injured by the strike.

Kharkiv has been subjected to daily strikes on the part of Russia for more than five weeks in a row.