At least 17 injured after Russian missiles hit Ukraine’s Kharkiv

 


Rescuers search rubble after two S-300 missiles hit the centre of Ukraine’s second-biggest city.



• Missile Strike in Kharkiv: At least 17 people injured, two seriously, as Russian missiles hit residential buildings in Ukraine’s second-largest city.

• S-300 Missile Impact: Two S-300 missiles hit the center of Kharkiv, causing damage to multiple buildings.

• Injuries and Casualties: Regional Governor reports 17 injuries, with two women in serious condition; 14 people sent to the hospital.

• Civilian Impact: Mayor highlights missiles striking areas without military infrastructure, causing damage to residences.

• Search and Rescue Efforts: Rescue teams continue to sift through rubble in the affected areas, with at least 10 buildings damaged.



• Specific Target: Missiles hit a three-story building, formerly a medical center, as per Ukraine’s Emergency Services.

• Proximity to Russia: Kharkiv, located 30km from the Russian border, experiences frequent bombardment since the start of Russia’s invasion in February 2022.

• Moscow's Response: No immediate comment from Moscow on the Kharkiv attack, but the Defence Ministry claims to have destroyed seven Ukrainian missiles and four drones over Russia’s Belgorod region.

• Governor's Statement: Region’s governor reports no immediate casualties in the Belgorod region due to the destroyed missiles.

• Military Dynamics: Russian forces initially advanced in Kharkiv but faced a swift Ukrainian counter-advance in September 2022.



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