Russia again attacked Kharkiv with anti-aircraft missiles: one person was killed and 11 injured
- Anna Hakman
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17:38, 23 June, 2024
On the afternoon of June 23, the Russian military attacked Kharkiv with aerial bombs, which resulted in the death of one man and wounding of 11 others.
This was announced by the mayor of Kharkiv Ihor Terekhov.
«One person was killed and five were injured as a result of the crash of the KAB into a private residential building. Three more were injured in another part of the city — there was an attack on a children's educational institution,» the mayor said on the air of the telethon.
As a result of the strike, the power supply was cut off in about half of the city, the subway and ground electric transport stopped.
It should be noted that the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, commented on the latest Russian attack on Kharkiv.
«Kharkiv is again under the blows of Russian bombs. Got all the reports. As of now, it is known about one dead person, there are wounded. All necessary services on the ground help people,» he wrote in a telegram.
Zelenskyy said that part of Kharkiv is now without power, the subway has stopped, but he promised that everything will be restored and returned to normal.
«Modern air defense for Ukraine, strong combat aviation, long-range weapons and sufficient determination of partners are what will definitely be able to stop Russian terrorists,» he added.
It will be recalled that 41 people who were injured during the attack by the Russians on June 22 continue to receive treatment in Kharkiv hospitals. Three children are among the patients. It is noted that four patients are in serious condition and underwent surgery.