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Emergency and rescue operations completed in Kharkiv after Russia's morning strike

Friday, 18 April 2025, 23:15
Emergency and rescue operations completed in Kharkiv after Russia's morning strike
The aftermath of the attack on Kharkiv. Photo: Kharkiv Oblast State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Emergency and rescue operations have concluded in the city of Kharkiv after a morning Russian attack. One civilian has been killed in the missile strike and 114 injured, including nine children. 

Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES)

Quote: "SES rescue workers and the city's municipal workers have dealt with the aftermath of the enemy attack. A total of 45 cubic metres of building debris were removed and emergency structures were dismantled from three apartment buildings and an educational institution.

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SES psychologists assisted 150 injured civilians. One person was killed in the attack and 114 injured, including nine children." 

Background: 

  • A Russian ballistic missile carrying cluster munitions struck a high-rise building in the city of Kharkiv on the morning of 18 April.
  • Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office reported that Russian forces had struck the city of Kharkiv with three Iskander high-explosive missiles. At least one missile was detonated in mid-air to cause as much damage as possible in the city.

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