In Kharkiv, the number of victims tragically increased following a nighttime attack that occurred on June 11
According to official reports, as a result of a missile strike and drone attacks by Russian forces, three people have died — including one person who was injured and later died in hospital in critical condition. This was announced by Oleksiy Sinegubov, head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, in his official Telegram channel. The regional governor emphasized that the number of victims of this heinous act has significantly risen: "With a heightened sense of tragedy, I inform you that the number of those killed in the nighttime shelling of Kharkiv has increased to three. Just now, a 65-year-old man, who was admitted in very serious condition with deep and extensive burns, passed away in the burn intensive care unit," his words read. Additionally, according to Sinegubov, 60 residents of the city were injured in the attack, nine of whom are children aged between two and 15 years. This further confirms how devastating the consequences of Russian strikes on Kharkiv’s residential neighborhoods are. The background to these events is as follows: on the night of June 11, Russian occupiers launched yet another attack on Kharkiv, employing 17 strike drones of the "Shahed" type. Preliminary information indicates that the attack targeted districts such as Slobidskyi and Osnoianskyi. As a result, residential buildings caught fire and were damaged — many of which were completely obliterated or partially destroyed. In addition, trolleybuses, playgrounds, and industrial facilities came under attack, causing widespread chaos and destruction across the city. The massive strike caused panic and alarm among Kharkiv residents. Those left homeless or injured require urgent assistance and support. Local authorities called on residents to remain calm and follow safety rules during air raid alerts. Once again, the city found itself targeted in a deliberate attack, a stark reminder of the cost of war for every Kharkiv resident. This tragedy underscores the importance of international support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression and the necessity to strengthen defensive measures. The situation in Kharkiv remains tense: local authorities and rescue services are doing everything possible to minimize the impact of the attack and assist those affected. Overall, the nighttime assault was yet another blow to the peaceful lives of Kharkiv residents, who are once again confronted with the horrors of war and destruction. The increasing scale of devastation and human casualties demonstrates that the situation in the region remains critical. The people of Kharkiv must support each other and wait for safer times, as this terrible war continues.