Russia repeatedly strikes civilians in Kharkiv with precision guided bombs, injuring 21

The massive Russian attack left three apartments destroyed and 21 private homes damaged in Kharkiv, injuring five children among 21 casualties.

Oct 28, 2024 - 17:00
Russia repeatedly strikes civilians in Kharkiv with precision guided bombs, injuring 21

Ukrainian rescuers help a civilian affected by the Russian strikes on Kharkiv.

Overnight, Russian forces attacked Chuhuiv in Kharkiv Oblast and struck the city of Kharkiv repeatedly, injuring 21 people, including 5 children.

In recent days, Russia has intensified its attacks on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv using KAB-250 guided bombs, which are precision-guided munitions designed to hit specific targets. However, the attacks appear to have focused on civilian areas, including residential buildings and shops,  intended to intimidate the population rather than focus on military infrastructure. Ukraine’s air defenses struggle to intercept these guided bombs effectively, particularly when launched from short distances across the border. 

The strike was carried out using guided aerial bombs and Tornado-S multiple-launch rocket systems, according to the National Police.