As a result of hostile shelling of Lyptsi and Mala Danylivka in Kharkiv district, a shop and a pharmacy are on fire. As of 15.45, three people were killed, including a 14-year-old girl. The rubble is being cleared.
This was reported by the head of the Kharkiv regional military administration, Oleh Synyehubov.
"Around 2pm, the enemy shelled Lyptsi and Mala Danylivka in Kharkiv district. A shop and a pharmacy are on fire. There may be people under the rubble," he said.
Specialised services are working at the scene.
Update. Later, Synyehubov said that a 14-year-old child was killed in Lyptsi as a result of the shelling.
"A 14-year-old girl died as a result of hostile shelling in Lyptsi. At least two people were injured. A 33-year-old pharmacy worker who received shrapnel wounds and a 16-year-old boy were hospitalised," he said.
Update. 15.45.
The death toll from the shelling has increased to three.
"Three people died as a result of the shelling of Lyptsi: a girl of 14, women aged 43 and 59. A boy of 16 and a woman of 34 were injured. The rubble is being cleared," wrote Synyehubov.