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Russian nighttime attack on Kharkiv: four people killed, houses destroyed

Tuesday, 29 October 2024, 03:39
Russian nighttime attack on Kharkiv: four people killed, houses destroyed
Firefighters extinguishing fire. Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

The Russians attacked the Osnovianskyi district of Kharkiv at 03:00 on the night of 28-29 October, killing four people.

Source: Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration; Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov

Details: Terekhov said the strike targeted a residential area, destroying two houses and damaging around 20 others to varying degrees. 

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He added that rubble clearance is underway in order to search for people possibly affected by the attack.

Background: Russian forces struck the centre of Kharkiv with guided aerial bombs on the evening of 28 October. A fire broke out at the site of one strike. The attack has damaged the Derzhprom building (State Industry Building), a cultural monument of national significance, and a medical facility. Nine people are known to have been injured.

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