Russian bombing of Kharkiv kills five people and injures around 40 others

Russian strikes on the city of Kharkov leave at least five dead and around forty injured

\n\nThe situation continues to deteriorate in eastern Ukraine where clashes are gaining momentum. One of the latest offensives on the city of Kharkov caused the death of at least five people and injured around forty, according to local sources.\n\n

A destructive air attack

\n\nAccording to information received from local authorities, the city of Kharkov, Ukraine's second largest city, was the target of an air attack by Russian forces. The toll shows, for the moment, at least five deaths and around forty injured.\n\n

Civilian infrastructure affected

\n\nThe attack targeted civilian infrastructure and not military targets. Ukrainian emergency services confirmed that the airstrikes caused significant damage in the center of the city and several residential areas of Kharkov. \n\n

The city of Kharkiv, scene of Russian bombings

\n\nOn Friday evening, witnesses reported hearing several explosions in the city. This would be artillery fire launched by Russian forces positioned nearby. \n\n

Civilian casualties on the rise

\n\nThe human toll from these attacks could rise further, with emergency services still working to find possible survivors under the rubble. The new Russian offensive on Ukrainian territory raises fears of an increase in the number of civilian victims.\n\n

The international community concerned

\n\nPaying little attention to the international community's cries of alarm, Russian forces continue to strike Ukraine. The diplomatic and economic sanctions prepared by Western nations currently appear to be little dissuasive.\n\nAt present, the situation remains volatile and precarious for residents of the city of Kharkov, trapped by the ongoing bombings. \n\n