Fires raged in high-rise buildings in Kharkiv and the surrounding region, leaving one person injured, according to the State Emergency Service.

It was reported by the regional State Emergency Service in Kharkiv that two residential fires occurred within a day in high-rise buildings in the Kharkiv region.

Initially, at 11:33, a fire broke out in a nine-story building in the Novobavar district.

“Upon arrival, rescuers found that household items were burning on the balcony of an apartment on the third floor, covering an area of 2 square meters. Firefighters rescued a 65-year-old man. The cause of the fire is being investigated,” the State Emergency Service stated.

Later, closer to midnight, rescuers responded to extinguish a fire in Vasyshchevo.

“In a five-story residential building, household items were burning in an apartment on the second floor, also covering an area of 2 square meters. During the firefighting operation, rescuers saved a 37-year-old woman. The fire was extinguished at 22:01. A 38-year-old man was injured. The cause of the fire is under investigation,” the firefighters noted.

Additionally, around 17:50, specialists were dispatched to inspect the site of a “strike” in Zolochiv.

“As a result of the shelling, private homes, outbuildings, and vehicles were damaged. There was no fire. A 62-year-old woman was injured as a result of the strike,” the State Emergency Service added.