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Russia hits center of Kharkiv with guided aerial bomb: Casualties reported

Russia hits center of Kharkiv with guided aerial bomb: Casualties reported Illustrative image (Getty Images)

Russian forces have shelled Kharkiv again. They hit the central part of the city with a guided aerial bomb (KAB), according to the Telegram channel of Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov.

As Terekhov mentioned, the strike was in the area of private residential development.

As a result of the strike, there are casualties

Further details of the shelling have not been disclosed yet.

It is worth noting that the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) had warned about the activity of enemy tactical aviation in the northeastern direction and the launches of KABs.

Strike on a private residential building

Currently, two casualties have been reported. There is a fire at the impact site.

"All relevant services are working at the scene," Terekhov added.

Not the first shelling of Kharkiv today

On the night of July 24, Russia shelled Kharkiv, resulting in strikes being recorded in the industrial zone and private sector.

A second series of explosions also occurred during the day. The enemy attacked an infrastructure facility, causing a fire. Later in the city, explosions were heard repeatedly.

According to Oleh Syniehubov, Head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, during the rocket attack, the enemy hit the office of the Swiss Foundation for Mine Action (FSD), which is involved in demining the region.