Russia attacks Kharkiv downtown: kindergarten on fire, many wounded
FRIDAY, 9 SEPTEMBER 2022, 14:31
On the afternoon of September 9, Russia launched new attacks on downtown Kharkiv, using multiple launch rocket systems. A local kindergarten, a school and a house of arts for children have been damaged. At least 10 people were wounded, including children.
Source: Ihor Terekhov, the mayor of Kharkiv, on Telegram; Suspilne [Ukraine’s public broadcaster]
Quote: "A severe attack on Kharkiv from multiple launch rocket systems. So far, the information about strikes in the Shevchenkivskyi district was confirmed. According to preliminary reports, a kindergarten was damaged and a fire started at a gas station. The information about casualties is being ascertained".
Details: The air raid sirens were activated in Kharkiv Oblast.
Updated at 14:42: Terekhov reported that Russian projectiles hit private houses, and some of them ignited. The strikes also hit a house of arts for children, a school and a sports infrastructure facility. A kindergarten in the central part of Kharkiv is on fire.
Suspilne reports that several children have been injured in the centre of Kharkiv; they were taken away by an ambulance.
Update as of 14:55: Kharkiv Mayor reported that at least 10 people were injured in the attack, three of them are children.
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