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Russians attack residential building in Hlukhiv, Sumy Oblast, killing nine people, including child, 4 might be trapped under rubble – photos

Tuesday, 19 November 2024, 11:05
Russians attack residential building in Hlukhiv, Sumy Oblast, killing nine people, including child, 4 might be trapped under rubble – photos
Aftermath of Russian attack on Hlukhiv. Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

At least nine people, including a child, were killed in a Russian attack on a temporary accommodation facility in Hlukhiv, Sumy Oblast, late on 18 November. There may still be people trapped under the rubble.

Source: Sumy Oblast Military Administration on Telegram; Sumy Oblast Prosecutor’s Office on Facebook ; State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES) on Telegram

Updated: Later, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that seven people had been killed in a Russian strike on Hlukhiv.  

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Later, the SES reported that nine people had been killed.

Quote from SES: "The death toll in Hlukhiv has risen to nine people, including one child. Eleven people were injured, including two children. Four people may still be trapped under the rubble’.

 
Aftermath of Russian attack on Hlukhiv
Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Details: Sumy Oblast Prosecutor’s Office specified that an eight-year-old boy had been killed in the attack. 

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Aftermath of Russian attack on Hlukhiv
Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Search and rescue operations are ongoing at the site of the attack. There may still be people trapped under the rubble. 

Background:

  • It was reported that an explosion had rocked Hlukhiv, Sumy Oblast, late on Monday evening. The media reported that a Russian UAV hit a residential building, resulting in deaths and injuries. It was also reported that there may be people trapped under the rubble. 

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