Air strikes on Kharkiv and the region — the consequences

Kharkiv shelling on November 3 - prosecutor's office shows photos of the aftermath of the bombing
Russian army strikes at civilian infrastructure in Kharkiv. Photo: Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office

On the evening of November 3, Russia conducted air strikes in Kharkiv and the region. The attack injured 15 people, including four police officers.

This was reported by the press service of the Prosecutor General's Office.

Consequences of air strikes

According to law enforcement officials, a shell hit a roadway in the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv.

"A supermarket, high-rise buildings, a subway station, pharmacies, shops, and other civilian infrastructure were damaged. Thirteen people were injured, including four police officers", the message reads. 

Атака на Харків
Consequences of the Russian shelling. Photo: Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office

In addition, an aircraft munition fell into the river near the market in Kholodnohirsk district.

"About 50 trade pavilions were damaged. Two women suffered an acute stress reaction," the Prosecutor's General Office reported.

Пожежа після авіаудара
Fire after the air strike. Photo: Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office

Russians also attacked settlements near Kharkiv. In particular, in the village of Mala Danylivka, the territory of the cemetery and residential buildings were damaged as a result of enemy air strikes.

"The wreckage seized by law enforcement officers indicates that the enemy used a FAB-250 with UMPK," the Prosecutor's General Office said.

Авіаудар по передмістю Харкова
Investigative actions at the site of the shelling. Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office

The Prosecutor General's Office emphasized that pre-trial investigations into violations of the laws and customs of war have been launched.

Харків авіаудар
Russians damaged a building in Kharkiv. Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office

On the evening of November 3, explosions were heard in Kharkiv. Russian occupiers used guided aerial bombs against the city. Later it became known that one of the bombs fell in the Shevchenkivskyi district of the city.

Харків вибух Офіс генерального прокурора Харківська область обстріли авіабомба