Russian strike on apartment building in Kharkiv injures at least 12

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Russian forces targeted a multi-story apartment building in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, on Sept. 21, wounding at least 12 people, according to Mayor Ihor Terekhov.

At least one child is among the wounded, local authorities said, and 60 people have been evacuated from the high-rise.

Terekhov reported via his official Telegram channel that the attack involved a guided bomb and that rescue efforts were ongoing at the scene. Kharkiv Governor Oleh Syniehubov confirmed two separate strikes had hit the city. At least four cars caught fire following the strike and 20 more were damaged.

Kharkiv has been under constant Russian assault for more than two years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February, 2022.

Russia strikes Kharkiv with guided bombs, injuring at least 15

According to the Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor’s Office, Russian Su-34 jets launched three guided bombs from across the border in Russia’s Belgorod Oblast.

The Kyiv IndependentNate Ostiller