Feb 11 β€’ 02:46 UTC πŸ‡±πŸ‡» Latvia LSM

Four victims in a Russian strike in the Kharkiv region, including three children

A Russian strike has resulted in four fatalities, including three children, in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine.

In the Kharkiv region of Ukraine, a Russian Shahed drone strike hit a private home in the town of Bohodukhiv, leading to a tragic outcome where four individuals lost their lives, including three very young children aged between one and two years. Alongside the fatalities, a 35-year-old pregnant woman suffered injuries, and medical assistance was also provided to a 74-year-old woman. This incident highlights the grave dangers faced by civilians amid the ongoing conflict in the region.

The situation in the Kharkiv region is further complicated by the continuous Russian military assaults on transportation and energy infrastructure, as well as pressure on the frontlines. Military representatives have indicated that the enemy aims to capture the village of Barvinkove by the end of winter, potentially blocking supply lines for Ukrainian units in the directions of Dnipro, Kramatorsk, and Sloviansk. Such strategic moves reflect broader tactics employed by Russian forces to weaken Ukrainian capabilities as the conflict persists.

Moreover, the analytical center 'DeepState' has reported that Russian occupiers have managed to capture another village in the Kharkiv region. In a month marking four years since the commencement of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Latvijas Sabiedriskais medijs (LSM) is collaborating with 'Ziedot.lv' to conduct a charitable initiative aimed at providing support to Ukraine, further underscoring the need for international solidarity in the face of ongoing violence and humanitarian crises.

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