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Russian forces struck the centre of Kharkiv with guided aerial bombs on the evening of 28 October, leading to explosions in the city. A fire broke out at the site of a strike. The attack has damaged the premises of Derzhprom (the State Industry Building), a cultural monument of national significance. Six people are known to have been injured.
Source: Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov; Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration; The Ministry of Health of Ukraine
Quote from Terekhov: “Explosions are heard in Kharkiv. The enemy is attacking the city with guided aerial bombs. Be careful!”
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A cultural monument of national significance, Derzhprom (the State Industry Building), after the Russian strike on Kharkiv.
Details: The mayor adds that repeat strikes are possible.
Росіяни увечері 28 жовтня атакували КАБами центр Харкова, влучання зафіксовано в будівлю Держпрому, також пошкоджена будівля медичного закладу. Наразі відомо про 6 постраждалих – вони у легкому та середньому станах. pic.twitter.com/L80aVlKksL
— Українська правда ✌️ (@ukrpravda_news) October 28, 2024
Later, Terekhov stated that, based on early reports, the Russians had targeted the very centre of Kharkiv. “There is a fire and smoke at the site of a strike. Information about the damage and casualties is being gathered,” he said.
Terekhov reported that five people had been injured in the bombardment.
Syniehubov added that the attack on the central part of the city had damaged the premises of a medical facility and local authority buildings.
“Six people are known to have been injured at the moment. The inspection of the site of the strike is ongoing. Information is being updated,” he said.
Later, Syniehubov reported that a local authority building had been struck, destroying several floors.
“In total, hundreds of windows have been damaged in local authority buildings, the regional hospital and residential buildings. Six people are reported to have been injured – they are in a mild to moderate condition. No one is seriously injured,” said Syniehubov.
Early reports indicate that the Russians used FAB-500 bombs in the attack.
Updated at 22:36: Ukraine’s Health Ministry has posted photos showing the damage to the medical facility in Kharkiv. Windows have been smashed in a department of the regional hospital.
Aftermath of Russian attack on medical facility in Kharkiv. Photo: The Ministry of Health of Ukraine
Aftermath of Russian attack on medical facility in Kharkiv. Photo: The Ministry of Health of Ukraine
While patients were unharmed, a medical worker sustained cuts from shattered glass.
Human Rights Commissioner Dmytro Lubinets confirmed that the Russians had struck the building of Derzhprom (the State Industry Building), a cultural monument of national significance under the protection of UNESCO.
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