Two killed, at least 18 wounded in Russian strike on Ukraine's Kharkiv: officials

Two people were killed and at least 18 injured in a Russian strike on Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv on Saturday, regional officials said.

The aftermath of a Russian bomb attack on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, June 22, 2024.

Photo: EPA/SERGEY KOZLOV

Russian forces used guided bombs in the attack, news outlets reported.

Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov said at least four explosions were heard in a densely populated residential area in the afternoon, leading to civilian deaths and injuries.

Residents of the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv shock with their calmness

People continue to relax by the pool while explosions are heard on the horizon.

A residential apartment building was damaged as a result of the attack. 18 people were injured, 2 dead. pic.twitter.com/NjgwsCbIGz

— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) June 22, 2024

Rescue teams were working on the site of the attack, Ukrainian state news agency Ukrinform reported.

Bold decisions needed to stop Russia's terror: Zelensky reacts to shelling of Kharkiv https://t.co/2EvcfSF3HP pic.twitter.com/RQ5TboJucM

— Ukrinform-EN (@Ukrinform_News) June 22, 2024

Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, lies about 30 kilometres from the border with Russia.

The city, which is home to around 1.3 million people, has frequently been targeted by Russia since it invaded Ukraine nearly 28 months ago, the Reuters news agency reported.

This is how an apartment in Kharkiv looks now, where a Russian aerial bomb hit pic.twitter.com/yg2KccPrae

— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) June 22, 2024

Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, starting the largest armed conflict in Europe since World War II.

Saturday is day 850 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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Source: IAR, PAP, Reuters, ukrinform.net