Russian Federation strikes at Kharkiv with missile launchers

Russia hits Kharkiv's private sector with unexploded ordnance: one dead, one wounded and one missing

Russian troops launched a guided missile strike against to the private sector of Kharkiv. This was announced by the mayor Igor Terekhov.

The attack destroyed residential buildings and caused extensive damage to civilian infrastructure. There were civilian casualties and injuries.

Updated data (UPD)

For preliminary information:

• A 65-year-old woman died;

• five people were injured;

• One more person is preliminarily reported missing.

Earlier, four people were reported injured, but the number of casualties increased after the data from the site of the strike was clarified.

At the scene of the attack

Rescuers, medics and public utilities are working at the scene. The rubble is being cleared and possible people are being searched for under the rubble of the destroyed buildings. Emergency assistance is being provided to residents.

Context.

Russia continues to use guided aerial bombs against frontline cities, including Kharkiv. Strikes by UAVs on residential areas regularly result in civilian deaths and large-scale destruction.