As a result of a Russian attack on Nova Vodolaha in the Kharkiv region on October 19, primary school teacher Inna Mariukhna and her one-year-old daughter Angelina were killed. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing the Nova Vodolaha Lyceum No. 1, where the educator worked. Colleagues expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and confirmed that her young daughter also died alongside her as a result of the strike.
Who Was Inna Mariukhna: How She Is Remembered at the Lyceum
According to the educational institution, Inna Mariukhna taught primary classes at Nova Vodolaha Lyceum No. 1. Colleagues describe her as a "bright educator" who "opened the world of knowledge to little ones, taught them their first steps in life, and gave warmth to children." The lyceum's statement emphasizes that the kindness, sincerity, and professionalism of the deceased "will live on in the memory of her colleagues and pupils," and the staff expressed condolences to her family and loved ones, noting the irretrievable nature of the loss.
Details of the October 19 Attack: Strike on the Central Park
According to available information, on October 19, a Russian strike drone attacked the central park in Nova Vodolaha, where people, including families with children, were present at the time of the strike. As a result of the attack, six people were killed: four adults and two children aged 11 years and 1 year and 2 months. Another 14 people were injured, among them six children. The deceased teacher and her one-year-old daughter are among the victims of this strike.
Presidential Reaction and Appeal to International Partners
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to the strike on Nova Vodolaha and urged international partners to continue supporting the country, strengthen air defense, and maintain sanctions against Russia as long as it continues the war, in his words. The statement came amid a series of reports about casualties from attacks in the Kharkiv region and emphasizes that the incident in Nova Vodolaha has become one of the most high-profile in recent days.
At the time of preparation of this material, no official data regarding the investigation of the circumstances of the attack or additional casualties has been published in open sources. RBC-Ukraine and Nova Vodolaha Lyceum No. 1 confirm the deaths of Inna Mariukhna and her daughter Angelina; further information on the case may be updated as data becomes available from regional authorities.
