Russian forces have struck the city of Kharkiv with three Iskander high-explosive missiles. The missiles exploded in the air to cause as much damage as possible in the city.

Source: Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor’s Office on Telegram

Quote: "It has already been established that the missile exploded in the air with the aim of hitting civilian facilities as much as possible." 

Aftermath of a Russian attack on Kharkiv

Photo: Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor’s Office

Details: The investigators reported that the Russians launched the attack around 05:10. Kharkiv’s Osnovianskyi district came under attack.

Aftermath of a Russian attack on Kharkiv

Photo: Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor’s Office

"The strikes were recorded in a residential area among apartment blocks. Another missile hit a civilian company, causing a fire," the prosecutor's office said.

A 79-year-old man who was in his apartment at the time of the attack was killed.

Aftermath of a Russian attack on Kharkiv

Photo: Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor’s Office

The children affected include four girls aged 3, 4, 14 and 16 and a 17-year-old boy.

People who were affected by the attack.

 Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

The Prosecutor's Office launched a pre-trial investigation into the commission of a war crime that resulted in the death of a person (Article 438.2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).

Background : On the morning of 18 April, the Russians fired a ballistic missile carrying cluster munitions against Kharkiv. One person was killed and more than 60 injured.

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