Russian Attacks: Casualties Increase in Kharkiv and Kyiv
On the morning of January 13, Russian forces again struck Ukrainian territories from the air and with missiles. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
Throughout the night, “air danger” signals, explosion sounds, and drone noises were heard in the country’s sky. **Situation in Kharkiv region** Kharkiv region was the most affected area by the attacks.
According to Oleg Sinegubov, head of the regional military administration, two people were killed and two others injured and hospitalized as a result of strikes around Kharkiv. Since this area is close to the front line, such incidents are frequent, but every night remains a severe test for the population.
In the city center, an attack by Shahed-type drones was recorded. According to Kharkiv mayor Igor Terekhov, a drone hit a children's sanatorium in the Shevchenko district, causing a fire.
There is currently no precise information about the casualties. Damage to the children's institution causes particular concern and sorrow.
**Situation in Kyiv** The Ukrainian capital Kyiv was also affected by the attacks. City mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that explosions and the air defense system were active.
Timur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv regional military administration, confirmed that ballistic missiles were launched by Russia towards the capital. As a result of the attacks, electricity supply was cut off in the areas of Irpin, Bucha, and Hostomel, and some districts experienced water supply problems.
Electricity in some parts of the capital was intermittently interrupted. **Attacks on energy facilities** Russian strikes were reportedly directed at southern, eastern, and central Ukraine.
According to initial information, the Tripil thermal power plant in Kyiv region and the Kryvyi Rih thermal power plant in Dnipropetrovsk region were attacked. Damage to energy facilities seriously affects civilian life during the winter season, as electricity, water, and heating supplies are interconnected.
**Conclusion** The recent attacks demonstrate that the danger in Ukrainian cities is not only at the front line; the concept of “rear areas” is becoming relative. The current most important tasks are to assist the victims, extinguish fires, and restore infrastructure.
The resilience of the Ukrainian people is undeniable: they know how to start anew every morning. Recovery after explosions has become their daily reality.
