Russian forces launched a missile strike on a five-story residential building in Kharkiv during the night of May 31, destroying at least three floors of one entrance and causing a fire. The attack reportedly involved multiple strikes targeting the same location.
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Russian forces struck a five-story residential building in Kharkiv
The strike caused a fire in the building
At least three floors of one entrance were destroyed
The attack involved multiple strikes on the same location
Russian forces launched multiple airstrikes on Kharkiv using S-300/S-400 missile systems on the evening of Thursday, May 30, and the early morning hours of May 31, resulting in the deaths of five people.
Russian forces have so far advanced less than 10 kilometers into Ukrainian territory
Russian army launched missile strike on residential building in Kharkiv, killing 3 and injuring 23
Russian forces used S-300 missiles in the strike on Kharkiv
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