Russian attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine (File)
Kharkiv, (Ukraine): Russia today carried out a massive airstrike outside Ukraine’s northeastern city of Kharkiv on Sunday. The attack took place in an entertainment area. At least five people were killed and 16 others were injured in these Russian air strikes. The injured have been admitted to hospital. Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov said on the Telegram messaging app, “Heavy explosions were heard in the Kharkiv suburb around noon. Two Russian missiles hit a recreation center where people were relaxing. Five people were killed in the attack. died and sixteen others were injured.”
According to Reuters the entertainment center was destroyed in the attack. Rescue workers at the scene said it was a powerful explosion. A second, “double tap” attack occurred approximately 15–20 minutes later. The center where the attack took place was a busy restaurant area along the lake. The sun was shining here. A man’s body was lying under the debris of the restaurant. A woman was struggling in shock as she searched for her handbag in the debris.
The attack created an outcry
Valentina, a 69-year-old woman who lives opposite the resort, was at home at the time of the explosion. After the attack, blood was flowing on her face and she was crying and saying that her husband had died in the blast. Pointing to the water at the spot, she said, “There was my husband, where now a crater has formed on the bank, there is debris and dead bodies.” The woman said, “Losing my husband, losing my house, is like losing everything in the world, I am very sad. I am very sad.” What needs to be killed.” In recent weeks, the city of Kharkiv and the region of the same name have come under constant attack by Russian missiles and guided bombs, as Russian troops launched an offensive in the region’s north-east.
Pregnant women and children were also present at the scene
Pregnant women and children were also present at the site of the attack. But since it was Sunday, everyone here was in a fun mood. Police inspector Yaroslav Trofimko said there were no soldiers here… People come here to rest. Children and pregnant women were resting. Everyone was enjoying a normal life. Local police departments were the first to arrive at the scene of the explosion and were there when a second attack occurred at the same location about 20 minutes later. Ukraine has often accused Russia of carrying out “double tap” attacks to kill or injure emergency workers at the impact site of the attack. (Reuters)
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