Death toll from Russian strike on Ukraine's Merefa rises to 6

The number of people killed in a Russian missile strike on the town of Merefa in Kharkiv Oblast on 4 May has risen to six. A further 24 people have been injured.

Source: Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration on social media

Quote: "Sadly, a 68-year-old man has died in hospital. Medics were fighting for his life, but his injuries were too severe.

Six people have been killed in the city in total."

Details: The number of injured has also risen to 24.

Two boys sought medical assistance: a 16-year-old was hospitalised and a 17-year-old received the necessary treatment and will continue receiving outpatient treatment.

Background: Russian forces conducted a missile strike on the town of Merefa in Kharkiv Oblast on the morning of 4 May. Earlier reports said five people were killed and 19 were injured.

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