Russian missiles attack residential area in Ukraine’s Kharkiv, says mayor

The flag of Ukraine flies in front of the government building in central Kyiv, March 3, 2016. REUTERS/ Valentyn Ogirenko/ File Photo

Russian missiles attacked a residential district of Ukraine’s second largest city, Kharkiv, early on Wednesday, Mayor Ihor Terekhov said on Telegram.

Terekhov said information on casualties was being clarified. Public broadcaster Suspilne said civil infrastructure had been destroyed in the assault.

The air raid alert in Kharkiv region was subsequently lifted. — Reuters