Russian Missile Attack on Kharkiv Leaves 112 Wounded, 1 Dead

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A Russian missile strike on Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, has caused widespread destruction and casualties. On Good Friday, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy condemned the attack on X, stating that Russia's use of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and Shaheds has maimed civilians and cities. The strike damaged 21 apartment buildings, two schools, two kindergartens, a children's arts center, and a factory, shattering over 5,000 windows and causing a fire. Amidst the chaos, a father lost his life, and multiple families were left shaken.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Russian missile attack on Kharkiv resulted in the deaths of one man and injured at least 112 people, including nine children.
  • The attack damaged 21 apartment buildings, two schools, two kindergartens, a children's arts center, and a factory, with over 5,000 windows shattered.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated that Russia launched four missiles at Kharkiv, three of them ballistic and carrying cluster warheads.
  • The attack used advanced Iskander missiles, as confirmed by Zelenskiy.
  • The Russian-Ukrainian conflict saw a US-brokered moratorium on strikes against energy infrastructure last month, but both sides have accused each other of violating it.
  • The moratorium has led to a shift in Russian attacks from energy facilities to civilian infrastructure, as stated by Zelenskiy.
  • A separate drone attack on Sumy, another northeastern city, killed one person and injured another at a factory baking Easter cakes.

Statistics:

  • At least 112 people were wounded in the attack, including nine children.
  • 1 man was killed in the strike.
  • Over 5,000 windows were shattered in the attack.
  • 21 apartment buildings, 2 schools, 2 kindergartens, a children's arts center, and a factory were damaged.
  • 4 missiles were launched at Kharkiv, with 3 being ballistic and carrying cluster warheads.
  • Advanced Iskander missiles were used in the attack.

Sources:

  • Zelenskiy on X,
  • Ihor Terekhov, Mayor of Kharkiv
  • Inna Khrystych, resident of Kharkiv