Russian forces launched a drone attack on Kharkiv during the night of 4-5 May, with explosions heard around 04:00 on May 5.
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A series of explosions, likely from outside the city, were heard in Kharkiv at around 04:00 on 5 May during a Russian drone attack.
A Russian rocket strike on Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region killed two people and a drone attack on the northeastern city of Kharkiv injured at least six, officials said Sunday.
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