On October 28, Russia attacked the central part of Kharkiv, causing damage to the historic Derzhprom building, an outstanding example of constructivism and a candidate for the UNESCO heritage list.
Around 9 p.m., a Russian KAB-500 bomb hit the Derzhprom building, partially destroying several floors. Seven people were injured, Kharkiv Mayor Igor Terekhov said.
The head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, Oleh Syniehubov, clarified: “Among the wounded are different categories of people: from a police officer who was on duty to people who were passing by around 9 p.m. because it is the city center. It's a miracle that more people were not injured, because this place is usually quite crowded.”
“The Nazis failed to destroy this building during World War II, and now the Russians are trying to destroy it,” said Volodymyr Tymoshko, head of the Kharkiv police. He noted that the bomb hit the office of one of the judges of the Economic Court located in the State Industrial Complex. “This is a civilian facility, it has no military significance,” Tymoshko added.
The attack damaged not only Derzhprom, but also administrative buildings, the regional hospital and residential buildings, many of which had hundreds of windows smashed.
This is not the first attack on Derzhprom. Earlier, in March 2022, a blast wave from a strike on the regional administration building smashed out windows in the constructivist giant. In January 2024, the stained glass windows and glazing of the building were again damaged in a nearby shelling.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted sharply to the latest attack: “Every handshake with war criminal Putin gives him confidence. Instead of flirting with him, we must force him to peace through collective determination.”
Derzhprom is the largest constructivist building in the world and an important part of Kharkiv's architectural face. Built in 1928, it is one of the most recognizable symbols of the city and has the status of an architectural monument. In September 2023, the international organization UNESCO added Kharkiv's Derzhprom to the list of sites for enhanced protection. The building is also a candidate for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Every day, Russian aggression threatens not only human lives but also Ukraine's cultural heritage.
On October 28, Russia attacked the central part of Kharkiv, causing damage to the historic Derzhprom building, an outstanding example of constructivism and a candidate for the UNESCO heritage list.
Around 9 p.m., a Russian KAB-500 bomb hit the Derzhprom building, partially destroying several floors. Seven people were injured, Kharkiv Mayor Igor Terekhov said.
The head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, Oleh Syniehubov, clarified: “Among the wounded are different categories of people: from a police officer who was on duty to people who were passing by around 9 p.m. because it is the city center. It's a miracle that more people were not injured, because this place is usually quite crowded.”
“The Nazis failed to destroy this building during World War II, and now the Russians are trying to destroy it,” said Volodymyr Tymoshko, head of the Kharkiv police. He noted that the bomb hit the office of one of the judges of the Economic Court located in the State Industrial Complex. “This is a civilian facility, it has no military significance,” Tymoshko added.
The attack damaged not only Derzhprom, but also administrative buildings, the regional hospital and residential buildings, many of which had hundreds of windows smashed.
This is not the first attack on Derzhprom. Earlier, in March 2022, a blast wave from a strike on the regional administration building smashed out windows in the constructivist giant. In January 2024, the stained glass windows and glazing of the building were again damaged in a nearby shelling.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted sharply to the latest attack: “Every handshake with war criminal Putin gives him confidence. Instead of flirting with him, we must force him to peace through collective determination.”
Derzhprom is the largest constructivist building in the world and an important part of Kharkiv's architectural face. Built in 1928, it is one of the most recognizable symbols of the city and has the status of an architectural monument. In September 2023, the international organization UNESCO added Kharkiv's Derzhprom to the list of sites for enhanced protection. The building is also a candidate for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Every day, Russian aggression threatens not only human lives but also Ukraine's cultural heritage.
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