Summary
The recent Russian military attacks on Kharkiv, Ukraine, have resulted in significant damage to residential buildings and numerous casualties. On September 22, 2024, multiple strikes targeted high-rise apartment blocks, injuring at least 21 individuals, including children, and damaging several buildings in the Shevchenkivsky district. This incident marks the second consecutive nighttime attack in the city, highlighting the ongoing violence in the region.
The attacks on Kharkiv have drawn attention to the enduring conflict as the war enters its 940th day. Local officials reported that at least 18 buildings were damaged during the overnight assault, with eight people hospitalized. The use of KAB-type aerial glide bombs, a retrofitted Soviet weapon, has been confirmed in these strikes, contributing to the devastation in eastern Ukraine. In response, Ukrainian forces have intensified their operations, successfully targeting Russian munitions depots in deeper regions of Russia, indicating a shift in their operational capabilities. As the humanitarian situation worsens, city officials are providing shelter and aid to the affected residents.
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