Over the past 24hours, the russian occupation forces fired 23 artillery, mortar and MLRS shellings at Kharkiv: in the areas of Northern Saltivka, Pyatihatok, Oleksiyivka, the city center, Kharkiv Tractor Plant (HTZ), Dergachi, as well as one missile strike.
The Head of the Kharkiv regional military administration Oleh Sinegubov said.
As a result of the shelling, 31 people were injured, four of them children. Three civilians were killed. Emergency doctors, doctors as well as rescuers are working in an intensive mode.
"The enemy cannot approach Kharkiv, our Armed Forces are holding firm, they are advancing in some directions. Therefore, the russians are resorting to the shameful shelling of residential areas. Unfortunately, three sappers exploded and 4 were injured while demining russian cluster munitions near Kharkiv," Sinegubov said.
"I’m addressing the people of Kharkiv: do not be on the streets unless it’s absolutely necessary. In the same way, given the upcoming holidays, I ask you to understand the decisions to limit the stay of people in one place. This is all for your and our safety," Sinegubov added.