Russians hit a high-rise building in Kharkov with a KAB, there may be people under the rubble
Date: 2024-10-03 Author: Кирило Загоруйко Categories: WAR
On Wednesday evening, October 2, Russian terrorists once again attacked Kharkov with KABs. Powerful explosions thundered in the city.
This was reported by the mayor of Kharkov Igor Terekhov. According to his information, the strikes were initially aimed at the Shevchenkovsky and Kievsky districts.
It later became known that the Russians hit a high-rise building.
"One of the KABs hit a residential high-rise building. As for the casualties, information is being collected," Terekhov said.
Another KAB, according to the head of the Kharkov OVA Oleg Sinegubov, hit a forest belt.
Updated 23:18: According to preliminary data, seven people were injured as a result of the Russian strike on a high-rise building in Kharkov, Sinegubov said.
Updated 23:23: Igor Terekhov reported that there is a fire at the site of the attack on the multi-story building. According to him, the building itself and a car near it are on fire.
"There is preliminary information about seven victims," he added.
Updated 23:27: According to Sinegubov, the enemy hit a five-story building - the blow fell between the third and fourth floors.
"At least 10 cars are burning. Rescuers are evacuating residents. The fire is being extinguished and the search for people is ongoing," the head of the Kharkiv Regional State Administration noted.
Updated 23:31: Kharkiv Mayor Igor Terekhov updated his message about the consequences of the enemy attack. Eight people are already known to have been injured.
Meanwhile, the Nakipilo.Kharkiv Media Group reports that the first through fourth floors of the building were destroyed at the site of the air bomb impact. The fire also spread to other entrances.
Updated 23:40: Among the eight injured is a three-year-old girl, Sinegubov reports. All are in moderate to light condition.
Updated 00:01: As of this minute, there are already 9 known casualties as a result of the Russian attack.
The city mayor Igor Terekhov reported the organization of the evacuation of residents of the house that was hit by the enemy KAB. Residents of nearby houses whose apartments were damaged by the explosion are also being evacuated. All those who wish will be provided with places in dormitories in Kharkov.
"Hundreds of broken windows, five houses were disconnected from electricity. A point will be organized near the landing site where local residents will be able to drink hot tea and have a snack. All relevant services and volunteers are working on site," Terekhov added.
Updated 00:02: Oleg Sinegubov reported that there may be people under the rubble of the house destroyed by the occupiers.
Updated 00:09: The number of victims has risen to 10 people, the city mayor said.
