Russian forces strike one of Kharkiv's large markets, killing two and injuring 19
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Russian forces attacked several districts of Kharkiv with Shahed strike drones on October 16. As a result of the enemy strikes, two people were killed, and the number of injured rose to 19. One of the impacts hit a large city market.
Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov and the head of the Regional Military Administration, Oleh Syniehubov, reported the attack, Rubryka writes.
"Two enemy hits were recorded in the city—one in the Shevchenkivskyi district, from where information about casualties is coming in. The second hit occurred in the Industrialnyi district. We are clarifying the consequences," Terekhov informed.
According to the regional military administration, Russian troops struck one of the city's large markets.
Two people died as a result of the enemy strike. Later, the number of casualties from the Russian attack on Kharkiv grew to 13.
Photo source: Telegram / Kharkiv Regional Military Administration
"In the Shevchenkivskyi district, there are already 13 injured," the mayor posted.
In comments to media outlets, Ihor Terekhov specified that Russian troops hit one of Kharkiv's major markets, where fatalities and injuries were recorded. Additionally, railway and energy infrastructure facilities came under attack.
"According to updated information, two people died in the Shevchenkivskyi district. Emergency responders managed to resuscitate one man, who is currently in extremely grave condition in the operating room. Doctors continue to fight for his life. The total number of injured at this minute is 14 people," Syniehubov wrote later.
According to him, medical personnel are assisting all the wounded.
Photo source: Telegram / Kharkiv Regional Military Administration
The head of the regional military administration added that authorities identified another enemy impact site in the Shevchenkivskyi district.
"Preliminary reports indicate two women suffered an acute stress reaction. They received medical aid," Syniehubov wrote.
The enemy strike also damaged three vehicles.
"A total of 19 people were affected: 12 sustained physical injuries and five suffered an acute stress reaction. Ten people have been hospitalized, two of whom are in serious condition. Medics are providing all necessary care," the head of the military administration subsequently informed.
Photo source: Telegram / Kharkiv Regional Military Administration
Specialized emergency services are currently working to mitigate the aftermath.
Background
It should be noted that on the night of October 16, Russian occupiers attacked Ukraine with a missile, 149 Shahed-type strike UAVs, and decoy drones. Defense Air Forces shot down the majority of the enemy's aerial targets.
Specifically overnight, Russian forces attacked Uman and Cherkasy with drones. In Uman, five people were injured, and fires broke out in a high-rise building and commercial warehouses, with emergency workers rescuing a man from the rubble of a security lodge. In Cherkasy, a fire broke out on the grounds of a private enterprise, with no casualties reported.
On the night of October 16, Russian troops also attacked Rivne. Civilian infrastructure in the city sustained damage, including residential buildings, and relevant emergency services are working to mitigate the consequences.
Additionally, Russian troops attacked a critical energy infrastructure facility in Kyiv.
