Russian troops shell settlement near Kharkiv, civilians trapped under rubble

Russian troops shell settlement near Kharkiv, civilians trapped under rubble

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Russian troops have shelled the urban-type settlement of Pokotylivka, Kharkiv District. Reportedly, three civilians have been injured, and some people are remaining trapped under the rubble.

The relevant statement was made by Advisor to the Head of Kharkiv Regional Council, volunteer Nataliia Popova on Facebook, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

“According to the preliminary data, three civilians have been injured in Russia’s shelling of Pokotylivka. The building got destroyed. People are remaining trapped under the rubble. Rescuers are working at the scene,” Popova wrote.

A reminder that, over the past day, Russian invaders have launched 11 artillery strikes on the city of Kharkiv. Such settlements as Derhachi, Zolochiv and Chuhuiv came under enemy fire in Kharkiv Region. As a result, eight civilians were injured and one killed.

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