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Russia launches massive attack on Kharkiv, Region: Casualties reported, enterprises damaged

The enemy attacked enterprises, including a printing house.

Russia launches massive attack on Kharkiv, Region: Casualties reported, enterprises damaged
Consequences of the shelling
Photo: Office of the Prosecutor General

A series of explosions occurred in Kharkiv and the Region. This was reported by the head of the Regional Military Administration, Oleh Synyehubov, and the mayor of the city, Ihor Terekhov. As of 13:32, seven people were killed and 20 wounded in the city. Seven more people were wounded in Lyubotyn.

The Russians have struck at least 15 times. The mayor reported the first strike at 10:27 a.m., the second at 10:29 a.m., and the third at the same time. 

In total, Russian enemy used nine missiles to strike Kharkiv and six missiles to strike the region. They hit civilian targets.

"We currently have confirmed information about strikes on transport infrastructure and one of the units of a utility company that provides life support to the city," the mayor said. 

Vivat bookstore under fire in Kharkiv
Photo: Office of the Prosecutor General
Vivat bookstore under fire in Kharkiv

A private printing company was also hit. A fire broke out there, and there are dead and injured. This is a book printing house where most of the books published by Vivat were printed. Seven employees were killed and 11 injured. Two are being searched for. 

Among the dead are one man and five women. The data is still being clarified.

The threat of repeated attacks remains. According to preliminary reports, Russian troops attacked with S300 missiles.

According to the National Police, the Russians dropped a bomb in the Zlochiv area. Law enforcement officials reported one victim, a 73-year-old woman. 

In Lyubotyn, Russians shelled the centre of the town. According to preliminary data from the Prosecutor General's Office, the enemy attacked Kharkiv and Lyubotyn with about fifteen S-300 and S-400 missiles. The attacks were launched from Russian territory.

"So far, we know about seven wounded. Parks, cars, shops, and transport infrastructure facilities were damaged," the Prosecutor General's Office said in a statement. 

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