The Ukrainian military defend the borders of Kharkiv, while the Russian aggressor wants to keep the city in suspense. This was announced today, on June 21, on the air of the national telethon by Kharkiv Mayor Igor Terekhov.

“A few weeks ago, when the Ukrainian military pushed the occupier away from the borders of the city, the shelling stopped. Many people began to return, the city's economy began to restart, public transport began to work, but this did not suit the Russian aggressor. He wants to keep the city in suspense, intimidate, sow panic.. Our troops defend the city. Threats of shelling remain, but there should be no panic,” said the mayor of Kharkiv.

Igor Terekhov stressed that utilities continue to ensure the life of the city. At the same time, he asked Kharkiv residents to be as careful as possible and not to leave their hiding places in case of alarm..

According to him, according to the results of yesterday, we can say that the intensity of shelling has increased - the Russian aggressor is shelling the city day and night, and at night..

“As a mayor, as a Kharkiv resident, I understand all the responsibility that lies with me, the leadership of the region. But everyone decides for himself whether he stays in Kharkov or not. If people want, they have escape routes. They can leave and then return,” said Igor Terekhov.