Russians attack residential building in Hlukhiv, Sumy Oblast, killing seven people, including child – photos
Pravda Ukraine
At least eight 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
Quote from Sumy Oblast Military Administration: “On 18 November, late in the evening, the enemy attacked one of the temporary accommodation facilities in Hlukhiv, targeting civilians with two Shahed-type attack UAVs. Early reports indicate that six people have been killed, including one child, as a result of the enemy attack (as of 07:00). Twelve people have been injured, including two children.”
Later, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that seven people had been killed in a Russian strike on Hlukhiv.
Update: Later, the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that eight people had been killed. Early reports suggest that another five people may 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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