Regional authorities in Ukraine reported that a woman was killed and 24 others were injured in Russian attacks on Orthodox Easter Sunday in the northeastern city of Kharkiv and its surrounding region. According to Regional Governor Oleh Syniehubov, six individuals were wounded in a drone strike in the Osnovyanskyi district, while prosecutors stated that an additional 15 people were injured in a separate attack with aerial bombs in the city center.
Natalia Avilova-Patrikeyeva expressed her shock outside an apartment building with shattered balconies and blown-out windows.
"I was hoping for peace on this special day. Yet, even at four in the morning, there was an attack. I cannot fathom it..."
Following midnight, the public broadcaster Suspilne announced power outages in certain areas of the Kharkiv region. Additionally, there were reports of power cuts in the neighboring Sumy region due to drone attacks and explosions.
Kharkiv endured a prolonged Russian offensive during the initial stages of the February 2022 Russian invasion and has faced numerous assaults in the past few weeks. Despite Russia's claims of not targeting civilian areas, attacks have resulted in damage to residential buildings, schools, and medical facilities. Disoriented residents gathered in the courtyard of residential buildings, examining the aftermath of the attacks in their apartments and stairwells. Meanwhile, forensic specialists searched the area for shrapnel fragments.
Roza Kuzmenko recounted, "The blast wave forced the door open and I sought shelter under the table. It was only when the smoke filled the room that I realized the severity of the situation." She added, "One lady from our neighborhood sustained injuries and was taken away by the ambulance. Thankfully, I escaped with just a minor scratch on my arm."
Additionally, Syniehubov informed about the tragic passing of an 88-year-old woman during the shelling in Monachynivka, located to the east of Kharkiv. Her lifeless body was found amidst the debris of a collapsed house. Authorities confirmed that three individuals suffered injuries in the incident.
Vadim Fishkin, the leader of the military administration in the Donetsk region, which has become the center of Russia's gradual progress in eastern Ukraine, reported that two individuals lost their lives due to shelling in the town of Pokrovsk. Additionally, two individuals sustained injuries in Chasiv Yar, located to the west of the Russian-controlled town of Bakhmut, which Ukraine has identified as Moscow's upcoming objective in its ongoing campaign.
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