Russians attack Kharkiv and oblast, killing 2 and injuring 11 people

Smoke after an explosion. Stock photo: Getty Images
Smoke after an explosion. Stock photo: Getty Images

Russian forces struck at the civilian infrastructure of Kharkiv about 10 times on 23 May, and also hit other settlements in Kharkiv Oblast. Two people were killed in the attack and 11 more were injured.

Source: Oleh Syniehubov, the Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration

Quote: "The occupiers have struck Kharkiv about 10 times! Early reports say five civilians were injured."

Details: Syniehubov noted that the Russians hit civilian infrastructure facilities in Kharkiv. He also stressed that Russian troops attacked the city of Zolochiv, injuring two people.

In addition, medics provided assistance to two more people injured in the attack on the settlement of Liubotyn.

Update: At 11:24, Syniehubov reported that the Russians struck a civilian facility in Kharkiv involved in printing. The number of injured in the attack has risen to six, and there is also one confirmed death.

The city's mayor added that the Russians hit the transport infrastructure and one of the municipal enterprise units responsible for the city's essential services.

"Another strike hit a private facility. Early reports indicate there is one dead, six wounded, and the whereabouts of three more people cannot be determined due to a large fire."

Update at 11:34: Terekhov reported that at the site of another Russian missile strike, the body of another deceased person was found, and one more injured person was taken away by ambulance.

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