Rescuers clear out rubble on Jan. 24, 2024 in Kharkiv, following Russian attacks the previous day. (Governor Oleh Syniehubov/Telegram)
The death toll of a Russian missile attack against Kharkiv on Jan. 23 has risen to 10 as two bodies were found under the rubble, the State Emergency Service said on Jan. 24.
Russia launched a mass missile strike against Ukraine on Jan. 23, targeting mainly Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Pavlohrad. Counting the latest numbers, the attack killed 11 people and injured over 80.
The two Kharkiv residents found in the ruins of a five-story building today were a 56-year-old woman and a 57-year-old man.
Two killed dogs were also found in the rubble, the State Emergency Service said.
Russia began intensifying its attacks against Ukraine's cities and infrastructure as the temperatures dropped, echoing its strategy from last winter.
Martin Fornusek is a reporter for the Kyiv Independent, specializing in international and regional politics, history, and disinformation. Based in Lviv, Martin often reports on international politics, with a focus on analyzing developments related to Ukraine and Russia. His career in journalism began in 2021 after graduating from Masaryk University in Brno, Czechia, earning a Master's degree in Conflict and Democracy Studies. Martin has been invited to speak on Times Radio, France 24, Czech Television, and Radio Free Europe. He speaks English, Czech, and Ukrainian.
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