Russian forces struck a multi-storey residential constructing within the metropolis of Kharkiv with a ballistic missile on the night time of 6-7 March, killing seven individuals and injuring at the least 10.

Supply: Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov; Gwara.Media, a Kharkiv-based unbiased newsroom; Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast Navy Administration

Quote from Terekhov: "A focused ballistic strike on a multi-storey constructing within the Kyivskyi district has been confirmed. There’s large-scale destruction and a fireplace. Individuals could also be trapped below the rubble."

Particulars: Native media shops reported explosions at round 01:35.

Syniehubov mentioned that as of 02:35 six individuals, together with an 11-year-old boy, had been receiving medical help.

He added at 03:20 that the variety of individuals injured had risen to 10.

Quote from Syniehubov: "Ten individuals are recognized to have been injured, together with two boys aged 11 and 6. A 17-year-old woman has additionally been injured.

The doorway part of a five-storey residential constructing was destroyed and two flooring of a neighbouring constructing had been additionally broken within the enemy strike.

A search and rescue operation is ongoing on the scene. Early experiences point out that as much as 10 individuals, together with a baby, should be trapped below the rubble."

Replace: At 04:30, Syniehubov reported that rescue employees had recovered the physique of a 65-year-old lady from below the rubble.

At 05:00, Terekhov mentioned rescue employees had discovered the second physique.

At 06:20, he added that the third physique had been discovered below the rubble of the house constructing.

As of 07:50, rescue employees recovered the our bodies of 5 individuals from below the rubble. Search and rescue operations are ongoing. Firefighters are working to extinguish a blaze overlaying an space of 300 sq m.

After 08:00, Kharkiv Oblast Navy Administration reported two extra fatalities – a boy and a woman. Authorities mentioned the woman was 13 years outdated.

The entire variety of individuals killed by Russia has risen to seven.

Background: Russian forces launched ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv on the night time of 6-7 March, with a collection of highly effective explosions heard within the metropolis.

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