Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Russian Strike On Kharkiv Injures 43 People And Damages 46 Buildings


(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office reported this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.

“The number of casualties has risen to 43 people, including 11 children,” the office stated.

According to a Telegram post by Oleh Syniehubov, head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, the attack partially destroyed the high-rise building, shattered balconies and interior walls, and shattered windows in 46 buildings.

“More than 100 volunteers have come together to provide immediate on-site assistance. Together with units of the State Emergency Service and municipal services, they have joined the emergency response and recovery efforts,” Syniehubov said.

Volunteer rapid-response teams provided psychological and humanitarian support to those affected, distributed 150 kits containing essential non-food items to families, and have already sealed over 600 openings left by shattered windows.

Read also: Injury toll from overnight Russian attack on Kharkiv rises to 24

According to the Kharkiv City Council, as of 4:00 p.m., 85% of the damaged window openings have already been sealed.

As reported by Ukrinform, Kharkiv suffered a double strike in the Saltivsky district. Thirty-five people were reported injured, including 10 children. None of the injured are in critical condition.

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