Putin’s Drone Party Turns Kharkiv Block Into Spontaneous Fireworks
In a shocking dawn raid destined to ruin breakfast plans, a Russian drone attack on a five-storey apartment block in Kharkiv left 'five people dead and more than a dozen wounded,' according to Ukrainian authorities. Region governor Oleg Synegubov detailed on Telegram how the strike reduced part of the building to rubble and caused fires on at least three floors. Meanwhile, US President hailed 'very substantial progress' in Putin talks and promised the US would be 'involved' in Ukraine’s security—because nothing says peace talks like fireworks at dawn.
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(1 of 3)Russia drops ‘‘drone-made fireworks’ on Kharkiv apartments while West negotiates peace over breakfast. Ambition is alive but apparently so are the fires. ‘Very substantial progress,’ say diplomats who definitely didn’t hear the explosions.
Kharkiv: Where Russian drones try redecorating, US promises to swipe right on security deals. Side effects include unexpected bonfires and awkward peace talks.
Putin’s new hobby: ‘Extreme Home Makeover – Missile Edition.’ Five dead, 3 floors on fire, and diplomats playing ‘Who can look more optimistic?’ Spoiler: everyone loses.
Source: Theguardian | Published: 8/18/2025 | Author: Lucy Campbell (now); Jakub Krupa, Jane Clinton and Adam Fulton (earlier)
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