Russian troops shell Kharkiv, injuring at least 23 people

Russian troops shell Kharkiv, injuring at least 23 people

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Russian troops have shelled the Slobidsky district of Kharkiv, injuring at least 23 people, including children.

"In the evening, the occupiers fired on the Slobidsky district of Kharkiv. Unfortunately, there are civilian casualties. Currently, 23 people, including children, have been injured. Information on the number [of casualties] is being established," Head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration Oleh Synehubov posted on Telegram, Ukrinform reports.

In addition, Synehubov noted, there are threats of missile strikes in Lozova community. Authorities recommend evacuating the population. Tomorrow it is planned to take the residents of Lozova towards Poltava region by electric train.

According to the Head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, the hottest situation is now in Izium area, where Ukraine’s Armed Forces are actively fighting with the occupiers. Today, a Russian Su-34 bomber was shot down near Izium, a pilot was taken prisoner.

On February 24, Russian president Putin declared war on Ukraine and launched a large-scale invasion. Russian troops shell and destroy infrastructure, massively fire on residential areas of Ukrainian cities, towns, and villages using artillery, MLRS, and ballistic missiles.

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