Russian missile strike on Kharkiv on 18 April: 18 people in hospital, including four children

Nearly 120 people were injured in a Russian ballistic missile strike on the city of Kharkiv on Friday 18 April. Reports indicate that 18 civilians remain in hospital.

Source: Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration

Details: Of the four children in hospital, a 5-year-old boy, a 15-year-old girl and a 12-year-old boy are in a moderate condition, while a 9-year-old child is in a satisfactory condition and will be discharged soon.

Two adults are in a serious condition, two senior citizens are in a moderate condition and ten others are in a satisfactory condition.

Previously: 

• On the morning of 18 April, Russian forces fired ballistic missiles carrying cluster munitions on Kharkiv.
• The Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office reported that the Russians had 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.

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