'Absolute atrocity' — Russian drone strike on park in Kharkiv Oblast kills children
A Russian drone strike on a park in Ukraine's Kharkiv region killed six people, including three children, with ages not specified. The attack occurred while families with children were present. An infant in a stroller and two women were among those killed. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the strike as an 'absolute atrocity' and 'pure atrocity'.
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- ✓ Six people, including three children, were killed in the Russian drone strike on a park in Kharkiv region.
- ✓ An infant in a stroller and two women were among those killed in the strike.
- ✓ The drone strike occurred while families with children were present in the park.
- ✓ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the strike as an 'absolute atrocity' and 'pure atrocity'.
What changed
The number of confirmed sources reporting on the incident has increased, providing more details on the victims and the attack.
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Russian drone strike kills 6, including 3 children, in Kharkiv region park
A Russian drone strike on a park in Ukraine's Kharkiv region killed six people, including three children, with ages not specified. The attack occurred while families with children were present. An infant in a stroller and two women were among those killed. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the strike as an 'absolute atrocity' and 'pure atrocity'.
Why it matters
The strike is part of the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict, which has seen increased civilian casualties. The attack on the park has been widely condemned, with Zelenskyy urging international partners not to lift sanctions on Russia. The incident has sparked outrage and grief in Ukraine.
What is confirmed
- Six people, including three children, were killed in the Russian drone strike on a park in Kharkiv region.
- An infant in a stroller and two women were among those killed in the strike.
- The drone strike occurred while families with children were present in the park.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the strike as an 'absolute atrocity' and 'pure atrocity'.
What to watch next
- Further statements from international leaders condemning the strike
- Updates on the investigation into the attack
- Potential responses from Russia regarding the incident
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- The Kyiv Independent — Russian drone strike on park in Kharkiv Oblast kills children and infant
- UNITED24 Media — Russian Drone Hits Park Full of Families in Kharkiv Region, Killing Infant and Two Women
- Reuters — Russian attack kills six at park in Kharkiv region, including three children, Ukraine says
- Ukrinform — Three children among six killed in Russian strike on Kharkiv region park
- Yahoo — Zelenskyy on Russian strike on park in Kharkiv Oblast: 14-month-old girl killed, her mother died in hospital
- Українська правда — Russian attack on park in Kharkiv Oblast: six killed, including three children, 15 injured – photos
- Hromadske — Russian drone strike kills baby in stroller and two women at park in Kharkiv region
- New York Post — Russia kills Ukrainian 1-year-old in stroller during strike on park — as civilian deaths surge 85%
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- LIGA.net — Russia struck a park in the Kharkiv region with a drone: six people killed, including three children
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