Jacob Brown
At least seven people have been murdered in an overnight Russian missile attack that hit a petrol pump in the north-eastern city of Kharkiv, officers say.
Introduction
In a tragic turn of events, drones targeted residential areas in the eastern part of Kharkiv, Ukraine, resulting in large fires and multiple casualties.
Regional authorities confirmed the loss of lives, including members of a family with young children. The incident adds to the ongoing devastation caused by Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine.
Details of the Attack
According to regional head Oleh Syniehubov, the drones struck residential areas, igniting fires that engulfed several houses.
Five members of a single family, including a baby and two children, were among the victims of the attack. Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov condemned the aggression, vowing resilience in the face of destruction.
Loss of Lives
The devastating attack claimed the lives of three children aged 7, 4, and seven months, along with their parents, as their home succumbed to the flames.
Additionally, a couple aged 66 and 65 perished in another house that caught fire. Reports indicate that three others sustained injuries in the incident.
Extent of Damage
The fires originated after drones targeted a petrol station in the Nemyshlianskyi district, leading to widespread destruction of residential properties. Despite efforts by emergency services to rescue residents, more than a dozen houses were completely destroyed in the blaze.
Broader Context
The drone attack in Kharkiv adds to the series of devastating assaults unleashed by Russian forces since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022.
The assault not only inflicts immediate harm but also exacerbates the humanitarian crisis gripping the region, further underscoring the urgent need for international intervention to address the escalating conflict.
