The Russians hit the service station in Merefa, killed four people, many injured

RUSSIAS WAR AGAINST UKRAINE, THE WAR IN UKRAINE 04.05.2026 / Author:
Firefighters in a rubble-filled hallway using a power tool to cut through a metal door as sparks fly, during a rescue or training scenario.

On the morning of May 4, Russian troops launched another terrorist attack on the Kharkiv region. The city of Merefa came under fire. As of the 11th day, 4 dead are known. This was announced by the head of the Kharkiv OVA Oleg Sinegubov, informs the portal PromPolitInform.

Killed 50- and 63-year-old men and 41- and 52-year-old women. 16 people were injured. They are promptly provided with all the necessary assistance, Sinegubov noted.

The impact happened around 10am. The enemy attacked the service station, the territory and the building were damaged. In addition to the service station, a hit and a fire were recorded in a private house and car. Damaged apartment buildings, as well as 4 shops.

As of 10:30, the fire that arose as a result of the impact has already been eliminated. All specialized services continue to work on the spot: rescuers are dismantling the rubble, doctors are helping the wounded, and law enforcement officers are recording another war crime of the Russian Federation.

  • On May 3, as a result of a missile attack on the Dnieper, a 19-year-old student of the University named after Gonchar died.
  • On May 4, the Russians attacked 155 UAVs from 7 directions.

Photo – from open sources