Russian troops struck a multi-story building in the historical center of Kharkiv
On the evening of January 2, Russian troops launched a missile strike on the center of Kharkiv. One of the missiles hit a multi-story residential building in the Kyivskyi district of the city. According to the latest data from Mayor Ihor Terekhov, the residential building was destroyed as a result of the missile strike, and up to 16 people were injured.
Consequences of the missile strike on a residential building in Kharkiv. Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine
A video appeared on social networks capturing the moment a missile hit the building on Oles Honchar Street, in the historical center of the city.
The head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration (RMA), Oleh Syniehubov, reported that the building was completely destroyed as a result of the strike. Facades were also damaged and windows shattered in neighboring buildings.
According to him, six people were hospitalized. Among them, one woman is in serious condition. The other injured received assistance on the spot.
Consequences of the missile strike on a residential building in Kharkiv. Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine
Consequences of the missile strike on a residential building in Kharkiv. Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine
Consequences of the missile strike on a residential building in Kharkiv. Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine
Consequences of the missile strike on a residential building in Kharkiv. Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine
Consequences of the missile strike on a residential building in Kharkiv. Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to the attack. According to his information, two missiles struck the city.
"A terrible Russian strike on Kharkiv... Right on a residential area... Unfortunately, this is how Russians treat life and people — they continue the killings, despite all the world's efforts, and primarily those of the United States, in the diplomatic process. Only Russia does not want this war to end and does everything every day to ensure the war continues," Zelenskyy wrote on his Telegram channel.
The President of Ukraine emphasized that this strike once again proves the need to strengthen Ukrainian air defense (AD) and the support for Ukraine from international partners.
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