Shelling in Kharkiv: number of casualties rises to 17

Shelling in Kharkiv: number of casualties rises to 17

Kyiv  •  UNN

January 17 2024, 12:27 AM  •  29507 views

The number of victims of a Russian air strike on Kharkiv, Ukraine, has risen to 17. 12 people were hospitalized and others were treated on the spot. The strike also damaged at least 10 residential buildings.

As a result of the Russian strike on Kharkiv, the number of casualties increased to 17 people, said the head of the regional military administration Oleg Sinegubov, reports UNN.

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The number of people injured in the Russian strike has increased to 17. Two women remain in serious condition

Syniehubov wrote in his telegram.

Another 12 people were hospitalized in moderate and light conditions, the head of the region added. Three people received medical care on the spot and refused hospitalization.

At the same time, Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reports one victim in serious condition. At least 10 residential buildings were also damaged.

In the morning, the Department of Housing and Communal Services will continue to inspect the perimeter of today's shelling and the information will be updated

He added.

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According to the State Emergency Service, one of the missiles hit a three-story building of a non-operational medical facility, partially destroying it. All emergency services were immediately dispatched to the scene.

When firefighters arrived, they found several fire centers in two buildings. The total area of the fire was about 60 square meters. Destruction and damage to residential and other buildings were also reported.

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Rescuers rescued 1 woman and evacuated 30 people. According to preliminary information, a total of 17 people were injured.

Emergency rescue operations are ongoing. 13 units of fire and rescue equipment and 70 rescuers are working.

Number of wounded in Kharkiv increases to 16, two women in serious conditionJanuary 16 2024, 09:01 PM • 31927 views