KHARKIV, Ukraine (Reuters) -At least 43 people were wounded in Russian drone strikes on Ukraine's second biggest city Kharkiv, officials said on Monday, as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged Kyiv's allies for more support.

Russian drone strikes injured at least 43 people in Kharkiv, Ukraine, prompting President Zelenskiy to urge for more support from allies. Residential areas, including a kindergarten, were targeted in the attacks.

Russian drones attacked the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv early on Monday, according to Governor Oleh Syniehubov. Mayor Ihor Terekhov said at least 27 people were injured in the strikes.