💥 Attack
Russia conducted at least four missile strikes on central Kharkiv, damaging multi-storey buildings and civilian infrastructure, killing one person and injuring more than 20.
Kharkiv, Kharkiv Oblast
Likely Reported by 2 independent sources
Kyiv Post Ukrinform
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Source Reports
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Kyiv Post →
Source tone: certain
At least four strikes hit central Kharkiv
Kyiv Post →
Source tone: certain
One person was killed in Kharkiv
Kyiv Post →
Source tone: certain
More than 20 people were injured in Kharkiv
Kyiv Post →
Source tone: certain
Multi-storey buildings and civilian infrastructure were damaged
Ukrinform →
Source tone: certain
Russian forces attacked Kharkiv with at least four missiles
Ukrinform →
Source tone: certain
Attack occurred in the early hours of January 2
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