Child body found under rubble in Kharkiv after Russian attack

- 2 January, 21:27
The aftermath of the Russian attack. Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

A child has been killed due to a Russian strike on a high-rise residential building in the city of Kharkiv. Emergency workers have found the child's body under the rubble; the boy was likely there together with his mother.

Source: Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration

Quote: "The body of a deceased boy is said to have been found under the rubble.

Early reports suggest the child was under the rubble together with his mother."

Details: Syniehubov added that the information is being clarified.

Search and rescue operations in Kharkiv are ongoing.

The State Emergency Service, citing early reports, added that there are still people trapped under the rubble.

Background:

  • On 2 December, Russian forces struck the high-rise residential building in Kharkiv, injuring people and causing significant damage.
  • Thirty-one 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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