Russia launches deadly drone attack on Kharkiv

A fire engine on fire after Russian drone strikes on a residential neighbourhood in Kharkiv, Ukraine (George Ivanchenko/AP)

Russian troops launched waves of Shahed drones against the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv overnight, killing four people and wounding 12, regional governor Oleh Syniehubov has said.

Ukrainian soldiers shot down 11 of the 20 drones Russia launched over Ukraine during the night, the General Staff said.