Russian shelling of Kharkiv: Zelenskyy reports one fatality
Photo: Russian army strikes the center of Kharkiv (t.me/prokuratura_kharkiv)
As a result of today’s missile strike on the center of Kharkiv, one person has been reported dead, with over ten others injured, according to an evening address by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
He mentioned that rescue operations are ongoing in Kharkiv as people remain trapped under the rubble.
"At present, it is known that 12 people were injured. Unfortunately, one person has died. My condolences to the family and loved ones," the president stated.
He assured that all necessary resources have been mobilized for the rescue operation.
Additionally, the head of state added that Russia will receive a response, and its terror will be inevitably punished.
What preceded
Today, August 6, Russian forces launched an Iskander missile strike on the center of Kharkiv, resulting in reported casualties.
As of 2:00 PM, eight civilians were reported injured due to the attack.
According to Oleh Syniehubov, head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, two women have been hospitalized to surgery.
