Russians hit high-rise building in Kharkiv: 31 people injured – photo, video
Russian forces have struck a high-rise residential building in the city of Kharkiv, injuring people and causing significant damage.
Source: Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov; Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Quote from Terekhov: "The enemy has carried out a strike on central Kharkiv… They hit a high-rise residential building in the city's Kyivskyi district. Early reports indicate that there are casualties and substantial destruction."
Details: Zelenskyy said later, citing early reports, that two missiles had been used in the attack.
Quote from Zelenskyy: "Early reports suggest two missiles were fired. Straight into a residential area. One of the buildings has been badly damaged. A rescue operation is ongoing now and all the necessary services have been deployed. The exact number of casualties is not yet known."
Update: Terekhov said that 30 people are known to have been injured. Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration, said that 19 people sought medical assistance after the strike.
The Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office said, citing early reports, that the attack had been carried out using two Iskander missiles. A number of residential buildings, shops, cafés and a supermarket were damaged. The prosecutor's office also posted video footage from the impact site.
Update: At 18:38, the State Emergency Service reported that 31 people are known to have been injured, including one infant. Twelve people were rescued.
A commercial and office building was destroyed, along with part of the adjacent entrance of a four-storey apartment building.
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