The aftermath of the attack on Mykolaiv on 6 July. Photo: Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration

The head of the Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration, Vitaliy Kim, said that the attack by «Shahed» drones on Mykolaiv on 6 July was intended to intimidate people and influence them psychologically.

He said this during a telethon.

He believes that the attack was more psychological, as the attack took place at 9:40 a.m., when people were already outside and going about their business.

«I think it was intimidation. We're all tired, you can feel that people are irritated, primarily because of the Russians, because the full-scale war has been going on for four years. And the Russians are adding fuel to the fire», said Vitalii Kim.

He also said that the 31-year-old woman who was injured in the attack is now under medical supervision.

Mykolaiv attack on 6 July:

On the night of 6 July, Mykolaiv was attacked by enemy Shahed drones. As a result of the attack, the city's port infrastructure was damaged.

In the morning, explosions were heard in the city. The mayor of the city, Oleksandr Sienkevych, reported destruction. At least ten residential buildings, a catering facility and a bank were damaged. Utilities are already cleaning up the aftermath of the attack.

Initially, one person was reported injured. The number has now increased to two: A 31-year-old woman was hospitalised, her condition is moderate. A 35-year-old man was treated on the spot.