Russians attack Kharkiv Oblast with new Molniya drone, injuring three police officers
Three law enforcement officers were injured when the Russians launched an attack on the Kupiansk district of Kharkiv Oblast using their latest Molniya drone at around 12:00 on 6 January. Source: Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration, in a comment to Suspilne Quote: "The enemy is testing their new weapon.
Three law enforcement officers were injured when the Russians launched an attack on the Kupiansk district of Kharkiv Oblast using their latest Molniya drone at around 12:00 on 6 January.
Source: Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration, in a comment to Suspilne
Quote: "The enemy is testing their new weapon. This Molniya-1 drone is basically made out of scrap, but it is still dangerous because it carries a combat charge."
Details: Syniehubov said the injured police officers are currently in hospital and their condition has been assessed as moderate.
Background:
- On Sunday, 5 January, Russian forces launched strikes on the city of Kharkiv using Molniya UAVs, damaging an administrative building at an industrial site and a house.
- In November, Russian troops used Molniya UAVs to attack residential buildings in Kharkiv, injuring three people.
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