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Russian Bombing in Kharkiv Kills Five, Including 14-Year-Old Girl

Aug 30, 2024, 01:58 PM

A Russian guided bomb attack on Kharkiv, Ukraine, has resulted in at least five deaths, including a 14-year-old girl, and injured between 28 and 47 people, including children. The attack targeted residential areas, causing significant damage and leading to power outages across parts of the city. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on Western allies to lift restrictions on long-range attacks on Russian airfields, arguing that such measures are necessary to prevent further strikes. The incident has sparked international condemnation, with calls for Russia to be held accountable for what are described as war crimes.