On August 30, 2024, Russian forces launched a series of devastating aerial attacks on the city of Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine, resulting in at least 5 deaths, including a child, and injuring 40 others. The attacks, which used guided aerial bombs, targeted residential areas, causing significant damage and sparking fires.According to local officials, the strikes hit a 12-story residential building in the Industrialnyi district, causing partial collapse and fires. In a separate incident, a child was killed on a playground in the Nemyshlianskyi district. Kharkiv Mayor Igor Tereshov and regional governor Oleh Syniehubov confirmed the casualties and damage.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky strongly condemned the attacks, releasing a video of the aftermath and calling for stronger international support. He emphasized the need for Ukraine to have the capability to strike Russian military bases, stating, ‘If our Defense Forces had the ability to destroy Russian aviation where it is based, there would be no such attacks’.The attacks were reportedly launched from the Belgorod region in Russia, approximately 25 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, using Su-34 aircraft. This information underscores Zelensky’s plea for long-range weapons and enhanced air defense capabilities to protect Ukrainian cities.As rescue operations continue, there are concerns that the number of casualties may rise. The international community watches closely as this attack marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, now in its third year.
Key points
- Russian forces launched aerial attacks on Kharkiv, Ukraine, killing at least 5 and injuring 40.
- The attacks targeted residential areas, including a 12-story building and a playground.
- President Zelensky called for enhanced capabilities to strike Russian military bases to prevent such attacks.
- The attacks were reportedly launched from the Belgorod region in Russia, using Su-34 aircraft.
Contradictions👾Some sources report 28 injuries, while others state 40 injuries.
This discrepancy may be due to updated information or different reporting times.
