Russian bombings cause seven casualties in Harkiv

“Today the enemy shot slyly on Harkiv,” said regional governor Oleg Sinegubov in social media.

“Seven civilians were killed and another 17 were injured, including a nine-year-old child,”, he said after the attacks hit at least three city blocks near the border with Russia.

Harkiv Mayor Igor Terekhov urged people to take refuge after the attacks.

The enemy groups are again shelling our city”, he said in a video on the telegram.

I urge you to stay in safe places, basements, shelters and subway stations”.

He said the city subway, which resumed work this week after being used mainly as a shelter since the Russian invasion, will continue to function, but will also provide a safe space for residents.

“We will not stop the subway, but we will split separate sectors where you can stay and take refuge from the bombing,” said Terekhov.

Now the most important thing is saving lives. ”

Harkiv, the town located at the northeast end of Ukraine near the Russian border, was heavily bombed by Moscow forces at the start of their invasion, which started on 24 February.

Following heavy battles that severely damaged the city, Ukrainian forces managed to maintain Kharkiv's control. / REL