16 APR 2026
UkraineKharkiv region, Ukraine

Russian artillery, drones strike Kharkiv region targets

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 14:00 UTC · 1 source

Russian artillery units from the 11th Army Corps, part of the Northern military grouping, alongside UAV teams, have conducted strikes on Ukrainian forces in the Kharkiv region. They successfully destroyed a crucial crossing used for transporting fuel, supplies, and personnel, as well as communication towers and command points. The operations were guided by aerial surveillance from an Orlan-10 drone, with real-time footage transmitted to command posts. The Northern grouping continues its efforts to expand a security zone in the Sumy and Kharkiv regions.

Key Details
Crossing used for fuel, supplies, and personnel rotations destroyed
Orlan-10 drone provided aerial surveillance and confirmation
Sources
TGMilitary Waveview9h ago
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 14:00 UTC · First reported: 9h ago