Russian occupiers shelled Kharkiv 49 times in the past 24 hours

IRYNA BALACHUK - THURSDAY, 17 MARCH, 2022, 11:57

During the past 24 hours, Russian invaders have fired on Kharkiv 49 times, while no Russian aircraft were observed above the city.

Source: Head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration Oleh Synegubov in the Telegram

Quote: "Over the past day, the Russian occupation forces have shelled the districts of Kharkiv 49 times. At the same time, the number of shellings from multiple rocket launchers (BM-21) increased roughly tenfold. No enemy aircraft were detected over Kharkiv."

Details: In particular, the invaders fired on the city of Merefa at night. They destroyed the school and community centre and damaged homes. There are victims, the rescue services are involved.

According to the head of Regional Military Administration, Russian invaders did not achieve their objective – none of their offensive operations succeeded. 

In particular, the Russians were unable to advance through the city of Izyum because they received a worthy rebuff from the Ukrainian army. In addition, only in the past 24hrs, the air defence units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces have shot down 2 invader planes and a helicopter in the Izyum district.

On March 16, the Armed Forces of Ukraine liquidated an invading battalion-tactical group near Kharkiv. The invaders’ equipment, fuel, and ammunition were destroyed, significantly weakening the Russian offensive.