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UAV event in Kharkiv, Balaklia area, Ukraine on Thu 26th March 2026

26th March 2026

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On the evening of Thursday, March 26, it became known about an injured person and a fire as a result of a hostile drone attack on Balaklia, Kharkiv region.

Source : Head of Balaklia MVA Vitaly Karabanov on social networks

Karabanov's direct speech : "As a result of a Gerber-type UAV hitting one of the private residential buildings in the city of Balakliya, a fire broke out.

"Unfortunately, one person was injured."

Details : Karabanov added that units of the State Emergency Service and other services are working at the scene.

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Ukraine (UKR)

Kharkiv ( Balaklia area )

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