In Chuhuiv, enemy shell hit apartment building, killing a boy

In Chuhuiv, Kharkiv region, a boy was killed in enemy shelling. A fire in an apartment building is being extinguished.

The press center of the State Emergency Service reported on Facebook, Ukrinform reports.

"A minor boy was killed in an explosion. Some people have been wounded. Rescuers have evacuated 15 residents from the burning building. The fire was localized at 09:50, and is currently being extinguished," the service said.

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