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Russian Airstrike on Kharkiv Kills 4, Including 14-Year-Old Girl, Injures 28

Aug 30, 2024, 01:23 PM

A Russian airstrike on Kharkiv, Ukraine, has resulted in at least four fatalities, including a 14-year-old girl, and 28 injuries. The attack, which involved five guided aerial bombs, targeted a 12-story residential building and a children's playground, causing significant damage. Local authorities reported that the bombs also hit other civilian infrastructure, including a city administration building, hotels, and shops. The Kharkiv Mayor, Ihor Terekhov, confirmed the casualties and the extent of the damage. The attack has sparked calls for Ukraine to be allowed to strike back at the Russian airfields from which these attacks are launched.