Russian forces shelled Kharkiv overnight between 19 and 20 March using BM-21 Grad multiple rocket launchers, striking the Industrial district and other areas of the city.
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Russian forces shelled Kharkiv overnight between 19 March and 20 March 2022
BM-21 Grad multiple rocket launchers were used in the shelling
The Industrial district of Kharkiv was struck during the shelling
At least 5 civilians were killed in one district of Kharkiv
Victims included a 9-year-old boy
Deaths resulted from shelling or airstrikes
Event occurred overnight from March 19 to March 20
Vyacheslav Markov is an aide to the head of Kharkiv Police
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