At least seven people were killed and 40 others were injured when a missile hit a printing plant in Kharkiv city.
At least two people were killed and 35 others were wounded when a Russian attack hit a supermarket in Kharkiv.
Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov described the attack as terrorism.
President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed concern about the lack of air defenses and reiterated the need for air defence systems from Western allies.
Russian forces launched attacks on the city using missiles and glide bombs.
In the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the city of Kharkiv has become a focal point for intense battles. On May 23, 2024, Russian forces launched a series of attacks on the city using missiles and glide bombs.
According to reports from various sources,
At least two people were killed and 35 others were wounded when a Russian attack hit a supermarket in Kharkiv, as per Ukrainian authorities.
Col. Oleksandr Bakulin, commander of Ukraine's 57th Motorized Brigade, spoke with ABC News about the latest Russian offensive and its impact on his soldiers.
Ivan Liashko, a service member of the 13th Operative Purpose Brigade 'Khartiia' of the National Guard of Ukraine, was firing towards Russian troops in Kharkiv region.
At least seven people were killed and 40 others were injured when a missile hit a printing plant in Kharkiv city, as reported by The Washington Post.
President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed concern about the lack of air defenses and reiterated the need for air defence systems from Western allies. Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov described the attack as terrorism. President Zelensky also stated that over 200 people could have been inside the supermarket during the attack.
The Russian offensive in Kharkiv is a sign of Russia's growing confidence, with its forces taking advantage of a window of opportunity to push their advantage while Ukraine waits for further Western weapons to arrive at the front. The situation has raised concerns about civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure in the region.
The use of glide bombs, which are built by adding fold-out wings and satellite navigation to old Soviet bombs, is a cheap but destructive tactic employed by Russian forces. These attacks have underlined the anxiety that Ukrainians feel about not having suitable air defenses.
