Russian forces launch strikes on Kharkiv center

Oleh Syniehubov, the head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, announced this on Telegram, Ukrinform reports.

"The enemy struck several times, hitting, in particular, a residential building in the central part of Kharkiv," he said.

Syniehubov noted that there were hits near residential houses. An inspection is currently underway. According to medics, as of 16:30, there were no reports of casualties.

Later, he posted that at least nine people sustained injuries, according to preliminary information.

Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov said that the enemy hit a residential high-rise building in the city center.

Earlier, the head of the Kharkiv garrison, Serhiy Melnyk (callsign "Marseille"), warned of the launch of Russian guided aerial bombs at Kharkiv.