Russians hit Kharkiv with Iskander missiles, detonating one in mid-air to cause more damage – photos, video
Russian forces have struck the city of Kharkiv with three Iskander high-explosive missiles. At least one missile exploded in mid-air to cause as much damage as possible in the city.
Source: Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor’s Office on Telegram
Quote: "It has already been established that one missile exploded in mid-air with the aim of inflicting as much damage on civilian facilities as possible."
Details: The investigators reported that the Russians launched the attack around 05:10. Kharkiv’s Osnovianskyi district came under attack.
"The strikes were recorded in a residential area among apartment blocks. Another missile hit premises belonging to a business, causing a fire," the prosecutor's office said.
A 79-year-old man who was in his apartment at the time of the attack was killed.
The children affected include four girls aged 3, 4, 14 and 16, and a 17-year-old boy.
The Prosecutor's Office has launched a pre-trial investigation into the commission of a war crime that resulted in the death of a person (Article 438.2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).
Background: On the morning of 18 April, the Russians fired a ballistic missile carrying cluster munitions against Kharkiv. One person was killed and more than 60 injured.
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