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The city of Kharkiv in northeastern Ukraine has suffered another day of heavy shellingaccording to regional officials.
Oleg Synegubov, head of Kharkiv regional government, said on Telegram: “Today, in broad daylight, there were shells of the downtown area, residential area of Saltivka from MLRS [multiple rocket systems] and artillery. Unfortunately, 20 people were injured, 5 people died. Apartment buildings and other civil infrastructure were damaged. “
Ihor Terekhov, the city’s mayor, said residential areas were hit in the morning and rockets were fired into the city center in the afternoon. He said dozens of buildings were damaged, and casualties included both dead and wounded.
Terekhov said the Russians have not given up on “Kharkiv’s efforts to exterminate civilians, sow panic in the city and break our spirit. However, Kharkiv’s will, our Ukrainian will.” I, cannot be harmed by the enemy. Today, I became convinced of this when I witnessed how an ambulance soldier covered a wounded woman in shelling.”
Writing on his Telegram channel, Terekhov said Russian forces “continue to bombard the city intensely. Therefore, I urge you once more, if possible, to stay in the bunker and the facilities.” subway station.”
The State Emergency Services Agency said on Sunday afternoon, “18 addresses in Kharkiv were hit by enemy shelling in the central area of the city. Apartments are on the 4th and 5th floors in one building. 5 floors were on fire.” It said 160 firefighters and 33 equipment units were involved in extinguishing the fire.
Synegubov said that despite the attacks, Ukrainian forces were still pushing back Russian troops east of the city. He claimed several villages had been liberated about 25 miles (40 km) southeast of Kharkiv.
If true and if Ukraine’s gain in eastern Kharkiv is sustained, Russia’s efforts to resupply forces are being concentrated in eastern Ukraine for a attack in Donbas may be hindered. Last week, Ukrainian special forces destroyed a bridge on a supply route south of Kharkiv.
