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Kharkiv death toll rises: Latest on the aftermath

Kharkiv death toll rises: Latest on the aftermath Photo: The number of victims in Kharkiv after the shelling on March 1 has increased to 12 people (t.me/pgo_gov_ua)

Russians launched a massive drone attack on Kharkiv. The number of casualties has risen to 12, including children, according to the Office of the Prosecutor General.

"The Russian army launched a large-scale drone attack on Kharkiv, leaving 12 people injured, including two children," prosecutors stated.

According to the investigation, on the night of March 1, the enemy carried out a massive drone strike on three districts of Kharkiv.

Shevchenkivskyi district

A drone hit an arch near a multi-story residential building. A 6-year-old girl experienced a severe stress reaction.

Another strike targeted a medical facility in the city center.

"Four women, patients of this medical institution, were injured. One of the drones hit the roadway near a car dealership and a residential complex," the report states.

A drone also attacked a garden association area.

Kyivskyi district

A drone hit an office building that had previously been attacked multiple times. Another drone struck a two-story commercial building, damaging residential buildings, pharmacies, cafes, and shops.

"A woman experienced a severe stress reaction. A man and a 6-year-old boy were injured by glass, and another man hit his head during the explosion."

Law enforcement also recorded a drone attack on a gas station.

"Three employees received medical assistance: they were diagnosed with severe stress reactions," the Office of the Prosecutor General added.

Novobavarskyi district

A drone hit a private residential house. Fortunately, no one was inside. The shockwave also damaged a printing facility.

Under the procedural guidance of the Shevchenkivskyi, Kyivskyi, and Novobavarskyi district prosecutors of Kharkiv, pre-trial investigations have been initiated for war crimes (Part 1 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).

Kharkiv shelling

On the evening of February 28, Russian invaders once again attacked Ukrainian territory with strike drones. In particular, "hits" were reported in Kharkiv.

It was later confirmed that Kharkiv had suffered a massive attack. Strikes were recorded in three districts, and as a result of the shelling, seven people were injured.