Russian Airstrike on Kharkiv Kills 7, Including Sofia and Veronika Kozhushko, Injures 97

Aug 30, 2024, 03:41 PM

A Russian airstrike on Kharkiv, Ukraine, resulted in the deaths of seven people, including a 14-year-old girl named Sofia and an 18-year-old artist named Veronika Kozhushko. The attack injured 97 individuals, with 22 children among the wounded. The strike targeted a residential building and a playground, causing significant destruction. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for Western allies to allow Ukraine to strike Russian airfields in response to the attacks. Rescue operations are ongoing as authorities, including Kharkiv Mayor Ihor, continue to assess the damage and casualties.