Renewed Aggression: Russian Missile Strike Wounds Dozens in Kharkiv Amid Calls for Deeper Ukrainian Counterstrikes

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At least 47 individuals, including five children, were injured following a Russian missile strike on Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city. The assault occurred around 1 pm local time on Sunday, targeting a shopping mall and a significant sports center close to the Russian border. Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported that the Saltivskyi and Nemyshlianskyi districts were heavily affected, with the prosecutor general noting the use of Iskander missiles by Russia.

Moment of the Russian ballistic missile strike in #Kharkiv today

Currently, 44 people are reported injured from the Russian attack on Kharkiv

Among them are seven children, the youngest just three months old pic.twitter.com/delnwQtTOk

— Ivan Dex (@ivandexx) September 1, 2024

Among the injured were seven children, with the youngest being a mere three months old. Some of the victims are in critical condition, according to local reports. During the rescue operations, further strikes reportedly injured responding medical teams and rescue workers, a tactic described by Mayor Terekhov as a cynical repeat attack on the city.

This latest violence follows a recent incident where Russian weapons hit an apartment block in Kharkiv, killing at least seven people and injuring dozens more, igniting a fire. In response to the ongoing assaults, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has intensified his appeals to Western allies, urging them to allow Ukraine to target sites deeper within Russia to more effectively counter the Russian military threat.

🇷🇺 Russian forces launched a massive missile attack on Kharkiv using Iskander-M and S-300/400 missiles, targeting civilian infrastructure. The strikes hit a shopping center, a sports complex, and residential areas, causing extensive damage. The number of injured has risen to 47,… pic.twitter.com/Zyg06A3aOU

— Ilya Voinov (@voinov_ua) September 1, 2024

President Zelenskyy emphasized the need for global intervention to halt the aggression, asserting that it requires sufficient courage from world leaders to supply Ukraine with the necessary means for its defense. He relayed his message through his Telegram channel, highlighting the attack’s severity, which involved at least 10 missiles.

In the aftermath, images and videos from the scene depicted rescue operations where workers and volunteers helped the injured amidst rubble and destruction. The attack left many covered in dust, with their clothing torn, as they sought refuge and safety, notably at a nearby metro station.

This recent aggression is part of a broader pattern of intense military engagements by Russia, including a significant aerial bombardment last week targeting Ukraine’s infrastructure, which Moscow justifies as a legitimate military objective. This ongoing conflict has seen substantial civilian casualties due to drone and missile strikes since Russia initiated a full-scale invasion in February 2022.

russian terror in #kharkiv ! Among the damaged sites are NovaPoshta, shops, largest sports complex where we organised many championships, shopping center, private vehicles.

injured 44, incl 5 children.#russiaisaterroriststate#ukraineneedsairdefence #longrangemissiles pic.twitter.com/z4tLROne2O

— Mariia Mezentseva MP (@mezentseva_dep) September 1, 2024

President Zelenskyy also detailed the extensive use of military hardware by Russia in the past week alone, including missiles and drones, calling for coordinated international efforts to target Russian missile launch sites and disrupt military logistics.

Major Points:

• A Russian missile strike targeted Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, injuring at least 47 people, including five children, with one as young as three months old.
• The attack focused on a shopping mall and a major sports center and involved the use of Iskander missiles.
• Additional strikes during rescue efforts resulted in injuries among medical and rescue teams, reflecting a pattern of repeated attacks on the city.
• In response to the ongoing assaults, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is urging Western allies to permit Ukraine to conduct deeper strikes into Russian territory to counteract the military threat more effectively.
• Following the attack, Zelenskyy highlighted the need for global intervention and substantial support from international leaders to provide Ukraine with defensive capabilities against Russian aggression.

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