Two mothers and their children have died following a missile strike on a residential building in Kharkiv during the night. The attack has resulted in at least 15 injuries, with one child reported in critical condition.
According to Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov, the incident occurred in a five-story apartment block, where a primary school teacher and her second-grade son were among the fatalities. Additionally, an eighth-grade girl from another school also lost her life in the attack.
Rescue operations are ongoing at the site, with emergency services working to locate any remaining individuals trapped under the rubble. Oleg Synegubov, head of the Kharkiv Regional Administration, confirmed that the number of injured has risen to 15, with four individuals hospitalized, including an 11-year-old boy who is in critical condition. A six-year-old boy from the same family has been treated for less severe injuries.
As of now, seven bodies have been recovered, including those of two children, aged 13 and 9. Authorities estimate that around 14 individuals may still be trapped beneath the debris.
In response to the tragedy, March 9 has been declared a day of mourning in Kharkiv.
Details of the Attack
The missile strike occurred on March 7, targeting a high-rise building in the Kyiv district of Kharkiv. Initial reports indicated that ten people were injured, with the first casualty identified as a 65-year-old woman found among the debris.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky commented on the attack, noting that rescue efforts are ongoing and that the damage includes a destroyed entrance and significant damage to upper floors of a neighboring building. He confirmed the death toll of seven, with more than ten injured, including children, and warned that further casualties may still be trapped.
A missile strike on a residential building in Kharkiv has resulted in multiple fatalities, including children, and numerous injuries. Rescue operations are ongoing as authorities assess the situation.