Invaders shell civilian objects in Kupiansk

photo

Russian troops launched an artillery strike on residential buildings in Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, and after the arrival of rescuers, they struck the city again.

The State Emergency Service reported this on Facebook, Ukrinform reported.

As noted, during the first shelling, one of the enemy shells hit a garage on the territory of a private household, causing a fire.

By the time rescuers arrived, the fire had spread to an area of 20 square meters.

Neighboring houses were also damaged, but there were no fires.

Read also: Kharkiv region announces forced evacuation of families with children from 47 front-line settlements

The rescuers had to eliminate the consequences of the enemy attack under repeated shelling.

"Russia does not stop its insidious terrorist strategy, each time striking at rescuers who are working to save the lives and property of civilians," the SES noted. 

As reported, on April 11, Russian troops fired missiles at Kharkiv, damaging an energy infrastructure facility.