Russia launched a ballistic missile strike on residential buildings in Kharkiv on the evening of 17 August, injuring 11 people, including a 13-year-old teenager.
Source: Ukraine’s Air Force; Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram; Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov on Telegram
Details: A ballistic missile threat was issued over much of Ukraine’s territory, including Kyiv. The Air Force warned that a Russian aerial asset was heading for Kharkiv.
At 22:52, Syniehubov reported that explosions had been heard in some districts of Kharkiv.
*Medics helping those who sustained injuries in the strike.*All photos: State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Kharkiv Oblast
Later, Terekhov said early reports indicated that the Russians struck an apartment block in the city’s Industrialnyi district with a ballistic missile. Several people were reported to have been injured.
At 23:16, Syniehubov said that a 13-year-old girl and a 21-year-old woman had been injured in the strike and were receiving medical assistance.
All photos: State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Kharkiv Oblast
Terekhov added that the missile had struck between apartment blocks, shattering windows in at least six of them.
At 23:23, Syniehubov reported that a 60-year-old woman had also been injured and was receiving treatment.
All photos: State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Kharkiv Oblast
He later added that a 44-year-old man and a 69-year-old woman had suffered acute stress reactions as a result of the missile strike.
At 23:35, Syniehubov said that a 27-year-old woman had also sought medical assistance.
All photos: State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Kharkiv Oblast
As of 23:59, Syniehubov reported that eight people had turned to medics for help, including a 36-year-old and an 82-year-old woman.
All photos: State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Kharkiv Oblast
Terekhov wrote that 12 multi-storey residential buildings had been damaged in the strike.
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