Kharkiv Under Fire: Video Shows Massive Industrial Plant Explosion

Kharkiv Industrial Plants Hit in Reported Russian Attack Kharkiv, Ukraine – A video circulating on social media shows a massive fire and large plume of black smoke rising from an industrial zone in Kharkiv. The video's text overlay claims that the Russian Air Force employed a "Geran" UAV and FAB-1500 bombs to target the Pavlograd mechanical plant, the Kmotiorar plant, and the Ukrainian Dnepropress plant. While the visual evidence strongly suggests a significant attack, independent verification is crucial. The brevity of the video and lack of additional information prevent definitive conclusions. Further investigation is needed to confirm the claims and assess the extent of the damage and casualties. "The scale of the fire is alarming," said a local resident who wished to remain anonymous, speaking near the scene. "We've heard explosions, but we don't know exactly what happened." The incident highlights the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the continued targeting of civilian infrastructure. Further reports are expected as authorities investigate the event and assess the full extent of the damage.