Russian strike on Kharkiv on 2 January: remains of bodies continue to be found during rubble clearance

In Kharkiv, about 75% of the rubble at the site of the Russian strike on 2 January has been cleared, and remains of bodies are still being found among the debris.

Source: Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration, on television; Ukrinform

Quote from Syniehubov: "Search operations at the strike sites are ongoing. Approximately 75% of the debris has been cleared. Remains of bodies are being found among the rubble, so all construction debris must be carefully examined."

Details: As of now, six fatalities are known. Two of them have been identified – a three-year-old boy and his mother. The other four are undergoing identification through DNA testing.

As the oblast police press service told Ukrinform, following the strikes, there were reports of seven people who have not made contact. This information is being verified, and it cannot be ruled out that the death toll will increase. State Emergency Service workers continue looking for remains at the site.

Seven injured people remain in hospital, Anna Hontar, the spokeswoman for Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration, told journalists.

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