Latest news Ukraine

Russia attacks Kharkiv, injuring three boys who were playing football on sports ground

In total, Russian attack on 8 May injured five people, including a 55-year-old man and an 80-year-old woman.

byMaria Tril

08/05/2024

1 minute read

A huge smoke plume visible from 10km away in Kharkiv after Russian attack on 4 May. Photo: Oleh Syniehubov via Telegram

Russia attacks Kharkiv, injuring three boys who were playing football on sports ground

Russian forces launched an attack on Kharkiv afternoon on 8 May, injuring a 13-year-old and a 15-year-old child.

Kharkiv Governor Oleh Syniehubov said later that doctors were providing aid to another child, a 12-year-old boy.

All three children are in serious condition, Syniehubov said. The boys were playing football on a sports ground when the russian missile hit the city.

In total, the Russian attack on Kharkiv injured five people, a 55-year-old man and an 80-year-old woman.

Over the past day, the Russian military hit 15 settlements of Kharkiv Oblast. The attack damaged houses in Kupiansk and Kharkiv districts.

Overnight into 8 May, Kharkiv air defense forces shot down two Shahed UAVs in the northern part of the city. No damage or casualties were reported.

On 5 May, on Easter, Russian troops launched an attack on the center of Kharkiv with three KAB gliding bombs.

Read also:

You could close this page. Or you could join our community and help us produce more materials like this. We keep our reporting open and accessible to everyone because we believe in the power of free information. This is why our small, cost-effective team depends on the support of readers like you to bring deliver timely news, quality analysis, and on-the-ground reports about Russia's war against Ukraine and Ukraine's struggle to build a democratic society. A little bit goes a long way: for as little as the cost of one cup of coffee a month, you can help build bridges between Ukraine and the rest of the world, plus become a co-creator and vote for topics we should cover next. Become a patron or see other ways to support. Become a Patron!

To suggest a correction or clarification, write to us here

You can also highlight the text and press Ctrl + Enter

We are an independent media outlet that relies solely on advertising revenue to sustain itself. We do not endorse or promote any products or services for financial gain. Therefore, we kindly ask for your support by disabling your ad blocker. Your assistance helps us continue providing quality content. Thank you!