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Russia strikes recreation center near Kharkiv with ballistic missile: Casualties reported

Russia strikes recreation center near Kharkiv with ballistic missile: Casualties reported Photo: Missile strike on Kharkiv region (Getty Images)

Russian forces carried out a missile strike on the Kharkiv region, hitting a recreation center, Oleh Syniehubov, Head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, reports.

At night on April 7, around 11:18 p.m. local time, Russian forces struck the Kharkiv district. The territory of the Vysochanska community came under fire, including the village of Vysokyi.

Preliminary reports indicate that the enemy used an Iskander-M ballistic missile, hitting a four-story building located on the territory of a non-operational recreation center.

Due to the attack, no one was killed or physically injured, but three people experienced an acute stress reaction.

Massive strike on Kharkiv

Earlier, during the night of April 2, Russian troops launched a massive drone attack on Kharkiv. According to local authorities, Russia launched about 13 Shahed drones at the city.

Strikes were recorded at several locations. The industrial zone came under attack. Due to the strike, private businesses and homes caught fire.

Eight people were injured in the drone attack, including three children.