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

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.  

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’.

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

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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