Russian military forces have once again carried out a powerful air strike on the center of Kharkiv, resulting in one person killed and at least five injured of varying severity
This missile attack is one of the most extensive in the city in recent months, once again demonstrating the cynicism and unpredictability of the Russian army’s actions in Ukrainian cities that have remained under the constant threat of armed assaults for dozens of months. According to Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov and the head of the regional military administration Oleg Sinegubov, the strike was inflicted using heavy guided aerial bombs. Terekhov stated that two of these bombs hit the central Shevchenkivskyi district of the city, causing widespread destruction. Unfortunately, reports confirm one fatality, likely a civilian who fell victim to the missile strike. Additionally, five residents of Kharkiv sustained injuries of varying severity, including adults and, according to preliminary data, two children. The regional military administration chief confirmed that Russian forces employed guided aerial bombs, indicating targeted and highly coordinated attacks. Official sources note that this strike was planned and executed with modern combat technology, posing a serious threat to civilians and infrastructure. The background of this tragic event is rooted in the night of June 7, when Russian troops once again attacked Kharkiv, using kamikaze drones, guided bombs, and rockets. During that large-scale shelling, three people were killed and 17 injured, including two minors. Civilian residents, particularly those near infrastructure objects and residential districts, were among the victims of that nighttime assault. The prosecutors’ office has expressed particular concern, reporting that at least six workers might be trapped under the debris of a Kharkiv enterprise and their fate remains unknown. The volley of rockets and drones, coordinated with other experienced attacks, indicates growing aggression by Russian forces against the peaceful population of Kharkiv. Local authorities urge residents to remain calm, adhere to safety protocols, and provide any possible assistance to the wounded and the families of those killed. This event serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing price of war and places responsibility on international institutions and governments worldwide to increase pressure on Russia to cease the bloodshed and return to diplomatic negotiations. The local government assures that all efforts are aimed at protecting residents and quickly restoring housing and infrastructure, but the safety and stability of the city remain under serious threat due to regular missile shelling and airstrikes from the aggressor country.