Russian strike kills 10 in northeast Ukraine: governor
Summary
A Russian rocket strike on the village of Pechenigy in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region killed 10 people and wounded eight others, according to local authorities. The attack damaged private homes and shops amid a recent surge in civilian deaths in the war.
Key Points
- A Russian rocket strike hit Pechenigy in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, killing 10 people and injuring eight.
- The local governor, Oleg Synegubov, said the attack damaged private houses and shops.
- The Kharkiv region has faced heavy attacks since Russia’s invasion in February 2022.
- The United Nations says civilian deaths have risen in recent months to their highest level since the invasion began.
