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Russian Bomb Kills Civilians in Kharkiv: A Brutal Attack on Ukraine

Eriki Joan UgunushebyEriki Joan Ugunushe
August 30, 2024
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Russian Bomb Kills Civilians in Kharkiv: A Brutal Attack on Ukraine
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A Russian guided bomb attack on Ukraine’s northeastern city of Kharkiv has once again targeted civilians, striking a residential building and a playground, and leaving six people dead and at least 55 others injured. The local authorities, reeling from yet another brutal strike, reported the grim details of the carnage.

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Why It Matters

Ihor Terekhov, the city’s mayor, took to Telegram to confirm the tragic death of a child at the playground. He also reported that three individuals lost their lives in a 12-story apartment building that was set ablaze by the attack. The regional governor, Oleh Syniehubov, added that about 20 of the injured are in severe condition, further highlighting the horror of the incident.

The aftermath was nothing short of apocalyptic. The end of the apartment block was covered in thick, black smoke, with the upper floors consumed by flames. Cars parked outside were reduced to charred shells. Emergency services and rescue volunteers struggled to pull survivors from the burning building, while the body of one victim lay beneath a carpet outside, a stark reminder of the human toll. Shell-shocked residents, some covered in blood, sat dazed on benches and walls as medics rushed to treat their injuries.

Despite the gruesome scene, authorities have not yet clarified how two of the victims died, only noting that four areas in Kharkiv were hit in the strikes. The city has been under relentless Russian bombardment throughout the war, though there had been a slight reprieve in recent weeks, perhaps a temporary lull caused by a surprising Ukrainian incursion into Russia’s Kursk region.

What They Are saying

Ukrainian officials revealed that the latest assault involved five aerial guided bombs, ominously known as “glide bombs,” launched from planes in Russia’s Belgorod region. These bombs, equipped with navigation systems, have proven nearly impossible to intercept and have wreaked havoc across eastern Ukraine in recent months.

 

Bottom Line

Russia, in its usual defiant stance, denies targeting civilians, despite the mounting evidence of countless deaths and injuries since the full-scale invasion began in 2022. In response to the Kharkiv tragedy, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy once again urged Western allies to permit Ukraine to deploy long-range weapons to strike Russian military airbases. “A strike like this would not have happened if our defense forces had the capability to destroy Russian military aircraft at their bases,” Zelenskiy asserted on Telegram. “There is no rational reason to restrict Ukraine’s defenses.”

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Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe is a dedicated news writer and an aspiring entertainment and media lawyer. Graduated from the University of Ibadan, she combines her legal acumen with a passion for writing to craft compelling news stories.Eriki's commitment to effective communication shines through her participation in the Jobberman soft skills training, where she honed her abilities to overcome communication barriers, embrace the email culture, and provide and receive constructive feedback. She has also nurtured her creativity skills, understanding how creativity fosters critical thinking—a valuable asset in both writing and law.

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