Russian army fires on Kharkiv again, killing 1 person

IRYNA BALACHUK  — THURSDAY, 28 APRIL 2022, 13:13

At least one person has been killed and two people injured in Russia’s shelling of Kharkiv during the day on 28 April.

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

Syniehubov's quote: "Civilians in Kharkiv Region are again suffering from shelling by the occupiers! Half an hour ago (about 12:00 - ed.), the Russians attacked one of the eastern districts of Kharkiv. 2 people have been injured and 1 person has unfortunately died."

Details: According to the head of the Military Administration, the Russian army hit civilian infrastructure, streets, squares and even cemeteries in the Kharkiv district.

A building collapsed as a result of a strike in one settlement in the area. According to initial reports, the people who were rescued from the rubble have minor injuries and do not need to be hospitalised.

There are 4 wounded and 1 dead person in the Kharkiv district as of 12:40. Information about the casualties is being clarified.

Syniehubov urged Kharkiv residents not to ignore the air-raid sirens and not to leave shelters unnecessarily.

Background: During the past 24 hours, Russian troops have fired at Kharkiv 11 times with artillery. 8 people have been injured and 1 person has been killed as a result of Russian shelling in the region in the course of the day.