The Russians shelled Kharkiv: 3 dead, 16 wounded

IRYNA BALACHUK — TUESDAY, 19 APRIL 2022, 16:10

At least three people were killed and 16 were injured in the Russian shelling of Kharkiv on 19 April.

Source: Oleh Syniehubov, Head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, on Telegram

Quote from Syniehubov: "The occupiers are once again shelling residential areas of Kharkiv, in particular the Kyivskyi and Industrialnyi city districts. The Russians are using rocket-propelled grenade launchers from a distance of 35-40 km.

As of now in Kharkiv, unfortunately 16 people were injured and 3 people died; the information is still being clarified."

Details: Syniehubov added that the Derhachi and Chuhuiv districts were also shelled.

According to the head of the Kharkiv Military Administration, Ukrainian emergency medical teams "are working heroically and doing the best they can."

Syniehubov urged residents to stay in shelters and not to go outside unnecessarily, as shelling in Kharkiv has intensified.

He also added that the authorities, together with the military, are planning a set of security measures for the Easter holidays and have asked people to accept certain restrictions, which he promised to announce later.