Russian attack on Kharkiv claims lives of civilians

Russia strikes at Kharkiv: four people killed, Nova Poshta terminal and children's sanatorium damaged

Russian troops launched a drone strike on Kharkiv at night. According to the regional military administration, the attack killed four people and injured six others with varying degrees of severity.

Civilian objects came under attack, including the terminal of a logistics company «Nova Poshta» and the building of a children's sanatorium. Rescuers, medics and public utilities were on the scene to eliminate the consequences of the shelling and provide assistance to the victims.

Information on the extent of the destruction, the condition of the wounded and possible disruptions to infrastructure is being updated.

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The Kharkiv region remains one of the most vulnerable to drone and missile attacks from Russia. In recent weeks, there has been an increase in the number of attacks on civilian objects and logistics infrastructure.

The Ukrainian authorities have repeatedly stressed that such attacks constitute war crimes and are deliberately aimed at intimidating civilians and disrupting the stable operation of cities. Ukraine continues to inform its international partners about the consequences of the shelling and calls for increased pressure on Russia.