On the morning of July 8, Russian forces launched a rocket attack on a residential building in Kharkiv. According to the latest data, two people were killed as a result of the attack, and the number of injured reached 34. Among the wounded are four children, including teenagers and toddlers.
Strike on the Nemyshlyanskyi District
A rocket hit a five-story residential building in the Nemyshlyanskyi district of the city. As a result, the fifth floor was partially destroyed, and two cars parked nearby were damaged. A fire was recorded at the scene in a utility building covering an area of 40 m² — the fire has already been contained.
Casualties and Injured
The deceased are two men approximately 60 years old; their identities are being verified. Among the injured are 16 people with wounds, including a 17-year-old, a 16-year-old, a 3-year-old, and a 12-year-old girl. Five people were hospitalized, one is in critical condition in the operating room. Another seven suffered an acute stress reaction and received assistance on site. Additionally, six people sought medical help due to the aftermath of the strike.
Other Incidents in Kharkiv
In the Kyivskyi district of Kharkiv, a strike by an attack drone on a gas station was recorded. A fire broke out at the scene; there is currently no information on casualties.
Overall Picture of the Attack
On the night of July 8, Russia attacked Ukraine with anti-radar and ballistic missiles, as well as attack drones and decoy drones. Air defense forces shot down 139 drones of various types, however, hits still occurred. Fires broke out in two districts of Kyiv, and there are casualties. In Kherson, a car and a minibus were attacked twice by drones in the morning — a woman was killed, and nine more people were injured.
Medical personnel continue to assist the injured in Kharkiv. Data on the dead and wounded is being verified.
