Russian strike kills 10 in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region

A Russian strike on a village in northeastern Ukraine has killed 10 people, according to Kharkiv regional Governor Oleg Synegubov.

The attack took place in Pechenigy, a village located about 40 kilometres from the Russian border. The strike also injured eight people, officials said.

Synegubov said Russian forces “carried out a rocket strike on Pechenigy” during the attack.

He said the initial information showed that 10 people had been killed. Several private homes and shops were also damaged in the strike.

Heavy fighting continues in Kharkiv

The Kharkiv region has remained one of the areas most affected by the war between Russia and Ukraine.

Parts of the region are currently under Russian occupation. Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022, Kharkiv has repeatedly faced missile, rocket and drone attacks.

The latest strike adds to concerns about the growing impact of the conflict on civilians.

Local authorities are assessing the damage and dealing with the consequences of the attack. Details about the victims and the exact circumstances surrounding the strike were not immediately available.

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Civilian deaths remain a major concern

The attack comes as civilian casualties in Ukraine continue to rise.

The United Nations has reported that more civilians have been killed in recent months than during any comparable period since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion.

Civilian areas have repeatedly been affected by attacks during the conflict. Homes, businesses and other civilian infrastructure have also suffered extensive damage across affected regions.

The latest incident in Pechenigy highlights the continuing risks faced by communities located near the front lines and the Russian border.