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Russian attacks on Kharkiv: 3 buildings on fire, woman and child injured – photos, video

Friday, 10 May 2024, 08:08
Russian attacks on Kharkiv: 3 buildings on fire, woman and child injured – photos, video
Residential houses on fire. Photo: Oleh Syniehubov

Three private houses have been on fire, with a total of 12 buildings damaged, and a woman and child have been injured due to Russian attacks on the city of Kharkiv.

Source: Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram; Ukraine’s State Emergency Service (SES) on Telegram

Details: The Russians struck Kharkiv at 03:20.

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A house on fire.
Photo: Oleh Syniehubov

Quote: "Fire broke out in three private houses. Early reports indicate that 12 private residential buildings were damaged. Two individuals were injured, namely an 11-year-old child and a 72-year-old woman, [they have] an acute stress reaction."

 
A house on fire.
Photo: Oleh Syniehubov

Details: Syniehubov posted photos of the aftermath of the Russian attacks and emphasised that the Russians had targeted solely civilian infrastructure and residential areas.

 
A house on fire.
Photo: Oleh Syniehubov
 
Houses on fire.
Photo: Oleh Syniehubov

Ukraine’s State Emergency Service added that rescue workers were dealing with the aftermath of the Russian missile strikes.

"There was a strike on residential buildings, which resulted in fires at three private houses and three outbuildings over a total square of 1,000 square metres. Moreover, buildings nearby were also damaged," the SES reported.

Background:

  • The Russians bombarded a residential area in the city of Kharkiv on the night of 9-10 May. It was initially reported that a house was on fire and one person had been injured.

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