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Russian Missile Strike Hits Kharkiv Medical Facility, At Least 8 People Injured

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Russian Missile Strike Hits Kharkiv Medical Facility, At Least 8 People Injured
The aftermath of Russia’s strike on Kharkiv, August 6, 2024. (Source: Head of Kharkiv Military Administration Oleh Syniehubov)

Russia launched an Iskander missile on downtown Kharkiv, Ukraine on the morning of Tuesday, August 6, hitting a medical facility.

The strike hit the Shevchenkivskyi District.

At least 8 people were injured, including an 8-month-old boy.

A medical facility, cars, student dormitory, and other civilian infrastructure were damaged.

Editor's note: This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

The aftermath of Russia’s strike on Kharkiv, August 6, 2024. (Source: Head of Kharkiv Military Administration Oleh Syniehubov)
The aftermath of Russia’s strike on Kharkiv, August 6, 2024. (Source: Head of Kharkiv Military Administration Oleh Syniehubov)
Emergency workers dealing with the aftermath of Russia’s missile strike on Kharkiv, August 6, 2024. (Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine)
Emergency workers dealing with the aftermath of Russia’s missile strike on Kharkiv, August 6, 2024. (Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine)
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