Horrific consequences of the Russian attack on Balakliya: three dead and 13 wounded
Kharkiv region. In Balakliya, the grave consequences of a Russian attack that killed three people. More 13 people were injured, including four children.
Local authorities and the State Emergency Service released footage from the scene - destroyed buildings, damaged apartments and cars.
Event details
The strike hit a residential area. Damaged 9-storey and 5-storey residential buildings with destroyed upper floors, broken windows and partially collapsed balconies.
Also affected kindergarten, whose building was seriously damaged by the blast wave. Several cars were destroyed and damaged in the surrounding area.
Rescuers were clearing the rubble, evacuating people from blocked apartments and providing first aid.
Context.
The Kharkiv region suffers daily from attacks by Russian drones, missiles and bombs. In recent weeks, the intensity of the attacks has increased significantly, and the number of civilian casualties has been rising.
The Ukrainian authorities are urging residents not to ignore the alarms and to follow safety precautions.
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