Rubble being cleared away, victims searched at site of explosion in Kharkiv

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In Kharkiv, rescuers and healthcare staff work at the site of Russian missile strikes.

"The units of the State Emergency Service and ambulance work on the ground and clear away the rubble to find out if there are any victims under," Oleh Synehubov, Head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, posted on Facebook.

According to his information, the Russian occupiers launched two missile attacks on the center of Kharkiv around 08:20.

"The first missile strike hit the central building of one of Kharkiv's higher educational institutions. The fifth and fourth floors were destroyed," Synehubov said.

A security guard of the institution was injured. He has minor injuries and was treated on the spot.

The second Russian S-300 missile hit in between residential buildings. One of them is seriously damaged.

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So far it is known about four victims: a 54-year-old woman and three men aged 51, 55, and 58. Doctors provide them with the necessary care.

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