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The tragedy of the destroyed recreation center from the suburbs of Kharkiv on film photos by Vladislav Krasnoshchek

20.5.2024
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Destroyed gazebos and mutilated bodies under rubble are the result of another Russian attack on civilians. On the morning of May 19, Russian forces fired double strikes on the recreation area in the suburbs of Kharkiv with Iskander-M missiles. Under the impact was a recreation center in the village of Cherkaska Lozova, where about half a hundred people were.

Photo by Vladislav Krasnoshchek

As a result of the attacks, 11 people were killed and 27 others were injured. Among the dead were a seventh-month pregnant woman, among the injured were an eight-year-old child, a paramedic and two policemen. The dog and fisherman did not survive the attack.

Photo by Vladislav Krasnoshchek

10 minutes after arriving at the scene of the attack, the medics and the SNS struck a second time. “The Russians struck the facility twice — again using the tactic of 'double strikes', which is aimed at destroying civilians, medics and rescuers,” said Oleg Synegubov, head of the Kharkiv OVA.

Photo by Vladislav Krasnoshchek

Head of the Investigative Department of the Kharkiv Police Serhiy Bolvinov stressed that the invaders hit the usual beach with gazebos for recreation - there were no military targets there. He stressed that the victims of the Russians were women and children who simply went out into nature and came under enemy fire.

Photo by Vladislav Krasnoshchek

In addition, during the day there were explosions in Kharkiv itself. The Russians shelled the central part of the city. Also on Sunday afternoon, the Russians struck in the Kupyan district of the region. As a result: 5 dead and 9 injured, all civilians.

On Sunday evening, President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his condolences to the relatives and relatives of those killed in Kharkiv region. “The world can stop Russian terror — and for this the lack of political will of the leaders must be overcome. Two “Petriots” for Kharkov will fundamentally change the situation. Air defense systems for other cities and a sufficient amount of support for our soldiers on the front lines will ensure the defeat of Russian terror,” he said. presidente.

Recall that on May 10, Russian troops broke through the border in the north of the Kharkiv region. The enemy captured several villages in the “gray zone”. The fighting for the city is ongoing. Volchansk.

The material was worked on:
Researcher of the topic, author of the text: Vira Labych
Bildeditor: Vyacheslav Ratynskyi
Literary Editor: Julia Futei
Site Manager: Vladislav Kuhar

Destroyed gazebos and mutilated bodies under rubble are the result of another Russian attack on civilians. On the morning of May 19, Russian forces fired double strikes on the recreation area in the suburbs of Kharkiv with Iskander-M missiles. Under the impact was a recreation center in the village of Cherkaska Lozova, where about half a hundred people were.

Photo by Vladislav Krasnoshchek

As a result of the attacks, 11 people were killed and 27 others were injured. Among the dead were a seventh-month pregnant woman, among the injured were an eight-year-old child, a paramedic and two policemen. The dog and fisherman did not survive the attack.

Photo by Vladislav Krasnoshchek

10 minutes after arriving at the scene of the attack, the medics and the SNS struck a second time. “The Russians struck the facility twice — again using the tactic of 'double strikes', which is aimed at destroying civilians, medics and rescuers,” said Oleg Synegubov, head of the Kharkiv OVA.

Photo by Vladislav Krasnoshchek

Head of the Investigative Department of the Kharkiv Police Serhiy Bolvinov stressed that the invaders hit the usual beach with gazebos for recreation - there were no military targets there. He stressed that the victims of the Russians were women and children who simply went out into nature and came under enemy fire.

Photo by Vladislav Krasnoshchek

In addition, during the day there were explosions in Kharkiv itself. The Russians shelled the central part of the city. Also on Sunday afternoon, the Russians struck in the Kupyan district of the region. As a result: 5 dead and 9 injured, all civilians.

On Sunday evening, President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his condolences to the relatives and relatives of those killed in Kharkiv region. “The world can stop Russian terror — and for this the lack of political will of the leaders must be overcome. Two “Petriots” for Kharkov will fundamentally change the situation. Air defense systems for other cities and a sufficient amount of support for our soldiers on the front lines will ensure the defeat of Russian terror,” he said. presidente.

Recall that on May 10, Russian troops broke through the border in the north of the Kharkiv region. The enemy captured several villages in the “gray zone”. The fighting for the city is ongoing. Volchansk.

The material was worked on:
Researcher of the topic, author of the text: Vira Labych
Bildeditor: Vyacheslav Ratynskyi
Literary Editor: Julia Futei
Site Manager: Vladislav Kuhar

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