Kharkiv News – Key Update for November 9: Explosion Strikes Slobidskyi District.

The main news of the day is in the chronicle of the MG "Obektiv".

23:59

In Kharkiv, a hit by "Grom-E1" was recorded in an open area in the Slobozhansky district

“At 22:17, the Russians struck the Slobozhansky district of Kharkiv. The impact was on open land. As a result of the explosion, the facades of several high-rise buildings were damaged, and dozens of windows were shattered. A woman with an acute stress reaction sought medical help at the scene. Preliminary reports indicate that the Russians used the "Grom-E1" ammunition for the shelling. It is more powerful than FAB with UMPC,” — reported Dmitry Chubenko, the press secretary of the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office.

Video: Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office

23:01

One person experienced an acute stress reaction due to the strike on Kharkiv

This was reported by Kharkiv Mayor Igor Terekhov.

22:40

The Russians struck the Slobozhansky district of Kharkiv

A “hit” was recorded near a high-rise building, informed Kharkiv Mayor Igor Terekhov. According to him, the blast wave shattered some windows. Currently, there is no information about casualties.

According to data from the head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, Oleg Synegubov, a hit by a KAB was recorded near one of the hypermarkets.

22:13

An explosion was heard in Kharkiv after 22:00

Head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration Oleg Synegubov confirmed the enemy strikes.

Kharkiv Mayor Igor Terekhov urged caution and warned of possible repeated launches of KABs.

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21:26

Three bodies remain under the rubble of the entrance in Kovsharivka. The five-story building was shelled by the Russian army on November 3

“It is currently impossible to unblock them due to the extremely difficult situation related to shelling and reconnaissance UAVs. Today was another terrorist act. Two people died today, one was injured. This once again emphasizes that it is necessary to evacuate from the territory of the Kupiansk community to safer places. The entire algorithm for this has been developed,” – said Andrey Besedin, head of the Kupiansk District Military Administration, during a national marathon broadcast.

16:27

Russian Armed Forces dropped five KABs on Kupiansk, where fighting continues: General Staff data at 16:00

In the Kupiansk direction, the enemy attempted to advance towards Ukrainian positions in the areas of Kuchirovka, Kruglyakovka, and Lozovoe throughout the day, reported the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in their report as of 16:00.

Two enemy attacks are still ongoing. In total, four battles have been recorded in the Kupiansk direction.

Enemy aviation struck Kupiansk with five guided aerial bombs.

14:30

Two people died, and there is one injured: around 11:00, the Russian Armed Forces struck KAB-1500 on the city of Kupiansk

According to data from the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office, as a result of the shelling, power lines fell on two passersby – a man and a woman. A fire broke out. The people died on the spot, their bodies were severely burned. The identities of the deceased are being established.

A 61-year-old man was injured.

In the city, private and multi-apartment houses, utility buildings were damaged, and 15 garages were destroyed, law enforcement officials added.

Investigators have initiated a pre-trial investigation into the violation of the laws and customs of war (part 2 of article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).

13:31

Police Major Alexander Kovtun dies in hospital after being wounded during the Russian strike on the police deployment site in Kharkiv on November 1

As reported by the Main Directorate of the National Police in the Kharkiv region, the man sustained multiple shrapnel wounds as a result of the shelling.

“On that day, 36 police officers were injured, and our colleague, Colonel of Police Andrey Matviyenko, was killed at the strike site. Alexander was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Medics fought for his life for over a week,” — noted law enforcement.

The police officer was 44 years old. He is survived by his wife, a 20-year-old daughter, and an 18-year-old son.

12:16

Who else in the Kharkiv region may be affected by mandatory evacuation

The Kupiansk and Izium directions (the settlement of Borovaya) remain the most challenging in the Kharkiv region. The enemy has started striking civilian infrastructure more frequently, reported Oleg Synegubov, head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, during a national marathon.

“Regarding the Borovaya direction, we will likely consider the issue of mandatory evacuation of all adult civilians this week. This includes 17 settlements,” – noted Synegubov.

According to him, there are now 10 families with children remaining there. There were 200.

“The enemy is destroying almost everything there. It is becoming increasingly difficult for us to maintain all state services there,” – explained the head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration.

11:19

Around 10:20, the Russian army shelled the village of Prudjanka with artillery

“As a result of the shelling, at least two private houses, the power line, and local residents' vehicles were significantly damaged. A 60-year-old man experienced an acute stress reaction,” — reported Vyacheslav Zadorenko, head of the Derhachi City Military Administration.

11:03

More than 70 military personnel lost by the Russian Armed Forces in northern Kharkiv region over the past day – Armed Forces of Ukraine

Over the past day, the enemy attempted to storm the positions of Ukrainian warriors near Volchansk five times. The occupiers carried out eight airstrikes using 16 KABs and 10 NARs, as well as 35 strikes with kamikaze drones. In addition, there were 326 shellings, reported the Kharkiv Operational-Tactical Group.

The enemy's losses over the past day amounted to 72 people, including 36 irretrievable losses and 36 sanitary losses. Additionally, in the Kharkiv direction, the enemy lost 37 units of weapons and military equipment, including: three artillery systems, two vehicles, four units of special equipment, and 28 UAVs.

Destroyed: 88 personnel shelters, two launch positions for UAVs, and two ammunition storage sites.

10:02

“I take on another position.” Vladimir Timoshko is no longer the head of the Kharkiv Regional Police Department

This was reported on his Facebook page. Timoshko noted that starting today, November 9, he is taking on another role within the National Police system.

“On 24.02.2022, I was traveling to my hometown under the unified orders of the President of Ukraine and the leadership of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the National Police – ‘to hold Kharkiv’, and I executed this order, together with all the defense forces and police garrisons. The scoreboard shows. I am not ashamed of any minute of my work, any day of the war, or any decision made. I had the honor to lead the best police team