Russian 'Shahed' Strikes Again in Kharkiv.

Russian Strike on Kharkiv

On the night of April 19, Kharkiv was again attacked by the Russians, reported the mayor of the city, Ihor Terekhov. According to information, a Russian missile hit the private sector of the Kyiv district. Details are still being confirmed.

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It is worth recalling that on April 18, the occupiers attacked Kharkiv, launching three Iskander missiles around 5:10 am. The most severely affected was the Osnovyansky district of the city due to the shelling. A total of 114 people were injured from the Russian attack.

One of the missiles exploded in the air over a residential area, while another hit the territory of an enterprise adjacent to the residential development.

As a result of the attack, dozens of apartment buildings and private houses, two schools, two kindergartens, a children's creativity center, cars, etc., were damaged.

Law enforcement agencies have initiated a pre-trial investigation regarding the war crime that led to the loss of life (part 2 of article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).

Analysis

The attack by Russian forces on Kharkiv is a continued escalation of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. For the second Time in a short period, Kharkiv has become a target for Russian missiles. This highlights the danger this conflict poses to the civilian population of the city. The attacks result in significant material damage and threaten people's lives. It is important to conduct a pre-trial investigation and hold the responsible parties accountable for these war crimes to end the impunity and protect the rights of the victims. To achieve peace and stability in the region, effective international measures and efforts must be undertaken to stop the aggression and restore the territorial integrity of Ukraine.