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Russian Drone Attack Claims Lives in Kharkiv, Ukraine
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Russian drone strikes hit Kharkiv, Ukraine.
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At least four people are confirmed dead.
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The attack targeted both residential buildings and emergency responders.
Eko hot blog reports that in A devastating drone attack rocked Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, Russian leaving at least four people dead and several others injured, according to officials.
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Kharkiv Regional Governor Oleh Synehubov confirmed the tragic toll, reporting four fatalities and 10 injuries, with one person in critical condition.
The attack targeted both high-rise apartment blocks and private homes, with repeated strikes at the same locations, exacerbating the devastation.
Mayor Ihor Terekhov described the harrowing scene, recounting how emergency responders became victims themselves when new strikes hit the site they were attending.
The onslaught included five drone strikes, resulting in fires, Russian building collapses, and significant damage to vehicles.
Among the casualties was a nurse caught in a subsequent blast, highlighting the indiscriminate nature of the attack.
Despite the chaos, rescue efforts continued, with reports of signs of life detected beneath the rubble.
Images and videos circulating online depicted the aftermath of the assault, with fire trucks and emergency crews operating amidst the rubble and destruction in Russian.
Tensions remained high as emergency crews hesitated to resume their work due to the looming threat of further strikes.
The attack underscores the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with Russia denying accusations of deliberately targeting civilians.
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While the precise motives behind the attack remain unclear, its impact on the residents of Kharkiv serves as a stark reminder of the toll of war on innocent lives.
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