• 09/21/2024

Russian forces hit construction materials hypermarket in Kharkiv, killing and injuring civilians

Pravda Ukraine

Russian troops attacked a residential area in the city of Kharkiv on Saturday afternoon (25 May).

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

Details: Terekhov reported explosions in Kharkiv at 16:02. Later, he said the city had been struck.

Quote from Terekhov: “Early reports indicate that a residential area of the city, a dense civilian area, has been hit. Information about the casualties and damage is being gathered. All relevant services will work at the site of the hit.”

More details: Terekhov later added that, based on early reports, the Russians struck a construction materials hypermarket. “We have information about the fatalities and injuries, but it needs to be confirmed,” he added.

In addition, Oleh Syniehubov said the Russians had struck “civilian commercial infrastructure”, and a fire broke out. Information about the number of casualties is being gathered.

At 16:26, Syniehubov added that one civilian had been killed and at least four injured.

Terekhov reported that the Russian attack had claimed two lives

Earlier, Syniehubov reported that Russian forces had struck the settlement of Kupiansk-Vuzlove with a guided aerial bomb. At least five people were injured, an ambulance and one civilian vehicle were damaged.

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