Russian attack on Kharkiv leaves 1 dead, 62 injured, including 6 children
The casualty count has risen from 52 to 62, with one woman confirmed dead in the aftermath of Russia's assault on Kharkiv on Jan. 2, Regional Military Administration head, Oleh Synehubov, reported on Jan. 3.
Six children are among the victims, with four currently receiving medical aid.
28 people were hospitalized, with two remaining in critical condition.
Dozens of buildings in the city center suffered extensive damage in the attack, including the popular 5-star Palace Hotel.
While Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov initially mentioned the strike was from Russian Kinzhal ballistic missiles, police later clarified that Russian Iskander cruise missiles were used.
Russia launched a second attack in the evening, destroying a school and targeting a residential area with S-300 missiles.
Russian missile attack on Ukraine on January 2: Details
Russia attacked Ukraine with 99 missiles in the morning. Ukrainian Air Defense Forces destroyed 72 of them, including all 10 Kinzhal missiles. Over 60 missiles were shot down in Kyiv Oblast.
Debris from the intercepted missiles destroyed seven high-rise apartments in the capital, killing at least five civilians. An elderly woman was killed after debris hit her apartment in the Solomyansky district. At least 130 more were injured.
Fatalities and injuries were also reported in Kyiv Oblast.
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