The number of dead and injured as a result of Russian shelling of Kharkiv has increased

The explosions occurred around noon. During the airstrikes, two rockets hit a recreation center where people were resting.

According to updated data, 5 people were killed as a result of shelling by the Russian army of the Malodanyliva community in the suburbs of Kharkiv. Another 16 people were injured.

This was announced by the head of the regional military administration Oleg Synegubov.

“5 people died. Among the injured is an 8-year-old child with minor injuries. 8 injured are in serious condition. The ambulance workers were also injured – a paramedic, a driver,” the report says.

The explosions occurred around noon. During the airstrikes, two rockets hit a recreation center where people were resting.

Attacks on Kharkiv and the Kharkiv region intensified with the start of a new Russian offensive. For more than a week, Russian troops have been conducting intensive operations in the border areas of Kharkiv region.