Two Killed and 53 Injured in Russian Strike on Kharkiv

Russian military launched four strikes on a residential area of Kharkiv on the afternoon of June 22nd, according to Mayor Ihor Terekhov.

“Four strikes hit Kharkiv, targeting a densely populated residential area,” Terekhov stated. He confirmed that two people were killed, and 18 injured, as a result of the attack on a residential building.

The strikes, preliminarily using precision-guided munitions, caused significant damage in the targeted neighborhood.

Update: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that as of 16:44, there were 19 injured and three dead. The search and rescue operation is ongoing, and all necessary services are on site.

Update: According to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine as of 17:00, three people have died and 29 others have been injured today due to a Russian strike on Kharkiv.

From the onset of the strikes at various locations, over 250 rescuers and police officers have been deployed. Public utility workers and volunteers are assisting in clearing debris and providing aid to the injured.

Update: According to the Head of the Regional State Administration, the number of injured has increased to 38, two of them children. Medical personnel are fighting for the lives of four patients — two women and two men — who are in critical condition.

Update: As reported by the State Emergency Service, as of 06:30 on June 23, emergency rescue operations at the site of the air bomb strike have been completed. The incident resulted in the death of 2 people and injuries to 53 others, including three children. According to the Head of the Kharkiv Regional State Administration, Oleh Seniehubov, four patients are in critical condition and have undergone surgery.

“The condition of the 12 and 13-year-old children is stable with positive dynamics. Another 17-year-old girl is receiving outpatient treatment,” clarified the regional leader.

“In total, 116 SES personnel and 24 units of emergency rescue equipment were involved at the scene,” added emergency responders.