Russia attacks centre of Kharkiv with guided aerial bombs, killing 1 person and injuring 10
One person has been killed and at least 10 injured as a result of a Russian attack on the central part of Kharkiv with guided aerial bombs.
Sources: Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov; Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration
Details: Terekhov said that two guided aerial bombs hit the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv. At least one person was reported dead.
Syniehubov reported 10 injured as a result of the strikes on Kharkiv.
He also confirmed that Russian aircraft had used guided aerial bombs.
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