Russian attack on high-rise in Kharkiv: 42 injured, 2 killed – photos
The number of people injured in a Russian strike on a five-storey residential building in Kharkiv's Nemyshlianskyi district has risen to 42.
Source: Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration; Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office
Quote from Syniehubov: "The number of people injured in Russia's strike on the Nemyshlianskyi district has risen to 42.
Our medics are providing everyone with the necessary treatment."
Details: The prosecutor's office said the injured include four children.
Early reports indicate that Russian forces used an S8000 Banderol missile-drone in the attack.
Prosecutors, investigators and forensic experts are continuing to document the aftermath of the strike and are collecting and examining debris from the weapon used.
Background:
- On the morning of 8 July, Russian forces launched missile strikes on Kharkiv's Nemyshlianskyi district, one of which hit a five-storey apartment building. Earlier reports said two people had been killed and 29 injured.
- On the night of 7-8 July, Russia had already attacked the Nemyshlianskyi district. According to Syniehubov, four women aged 52, 79, 47 and 69 suffered acute stress reactions and received medical treatment.
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