Russia attacks Kharkiv, leaves infant and woman injured
Medics working at the emergency site (Photo: Getty Images)
The Russian units carried out drone strikes on Kharkiv on the evening of April 2. In addition to the three casualties reported earlier, two more have been identified — a 28-year-old woman and an infant, according to the head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, Oleh Syniehubov.
"In Kharkiv, a 28-year-old woman and a 1-month-old boy were injured as a result of the enemy strike. Both have an acute stress reaction. Medics are providing all necessary assistance," the head of the regional military administration wrote.
Syniehubov also added that the consequences of the strikes in the Osnovianskyi district have become known — a store building was damaged there.
"Also, a 4-story building nearby is on fire. One person has been injured. More detailed information is being clarified," wrote the head of the regional administration, and noted that currently, at the site of the strike, units of the State Emergency Service and medics are working.
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According to the head of the Center for Countering Disinformation, Serhii Kovalenko, the response to the Russians for Kharkiv is already in the sky — an air raid alert has been declared in Belgorod, Bryansk, and other regions of Russia.
Attack on Kharkiv on April 2
In the evening of April 2, the enemy carried out drone strikes on Kharkiv — four districts were affected: Novobavarskyi, Shevchenkivskyi, Kyivskyi, and Osnovianskyi.
In total, six people were injured, including children. All have an acute stress reaction. And on April 1, the occupiers struck the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv with a combat drone called Molniya. The drone hit a multi-story building — the blast wave blew out windows.
