Occupants struck Kharkiv: nearly 100 people injured (updated).

Russian terrorists attacked Kharkiv: dead and wounded

This morning, terrorists from Russia launched an attack on a densely populated area of Kharkiv. The city's mayor, Ihor Terekhov, reported this. According to preliminary information, the attack was carried out using ballistic missiles with cluster munitions, leading to significant damage.

Unfortunately, as a result of this attack, one person was killed, and at least 57 others were injured, including five children. Later, this information was updated - the number of injured rose to 74, and then to 98 civilians in the city.

The attack caused damage to multi-storey residential buildings, an educational institution, and passenger cars. A fire also broke out at a facility, which is currently being extinguished.

Rescuers, psychologists, dog handlers, police, medics, volunteers, and municipal services are working at the scene. According to the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office, the Russian missile was detonated in the air to maximize damage to civilian targets.

The explosion of the Russian missile over Kharkiv occurred in the air to cause maximum damage to civilian objects, - Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office pic.twitter.com/DKcOSiej0o

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It is worth noting that this attack took place on Palm Sunday when people celebrate this religious holiday. On the same day, the Russian army attacked the center of Sumy. Two powerful explosions were recorded, after which thick smoke rose over the city. Public transport vehicles were damaged due to the attack. The President reacted to this cynical attack. The Russian Federation used a rocket with cluster munitions. 35 people died, dozens were injured, including children.