On May 25, a Russian strike targeted a building materials supermarket in Kharkiv, killing 16 people and injuring 44 others. Among the casualties were a 12-year-old girl and her mother, according to Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Syniehubov. The strike, carried out with two guided bombs, resulted in a large-scale fire, and rescue operations are still ongoing. As of May 26, eight people remain missing, and only 30% of the rubble has been cleared.
This is a video of a russian attack on a hypermarket in Kharkiv. The video clearly shows that this is a civilian facility where household goods are sold and there were many civilians there that day. But they were killed by russia because they are Ukrainians, because this is a… pic.twitter.com/zIUudiNbbK
— Симороз Олег Олександрович (@SymorozOfficial) May 26, 2024
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attack, noting that over 200 people may have been inside the supermarket at the time. He described the strike as a “brutal attack” and emphasized that Russia’s actions are aimed at creating chaos and destruction. Zelensky also highlighted the need for stronger air defense systems and modern combat aircraft to prevent such attacks.
The situation in Kharkiv remains tense, with Russian forces continuing their offensive in northeastern Ukraine. Over the weekend, Russian troops launched multiple attacks on Ukrainian frontline positions, including missile and drone strikes. Ukrainian officials reported that seven civilian people were killed by Russian strikes on May 23, targeting various civilian locations in Kharkiv.
Russians just hit an “Epicenter” hypermarket in Kharkiv with two “FAB” aerial bombs.
Deliberately on the weekday when lots of civilians are inside.
2 people confirmed killed, large number of people is missing and many are wounded. There is a big fire going on right now. pic.twitter.com/cohZTIfDqF
— Ihor Lachenkov (@igorlachenkov) May 25, 2024
In response to the ongoing conflict, Zelensky has called for international support and leadership, urging global leaders, including US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping, to attend a peace summit in Switzerland next month. The summit aims to address the escalating conflict and work towards a lasting peace.
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