Missile strike on Kharkiv: Injury toll rises to 54, one person killed

Missile strike on Kharkiv: Injury toll rises to 54, one person killed

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The number of people injured in a Russian missile strike on Kharkiv has risen to 54, with one person killed in the attack.

Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported the updated figures on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.

"Fifty-four people were injured as a result of this morning's missile strike on Kharkiv," he wrote.

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Meanwhile, Oleh Syniehubov, head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, reported that 13 people -- including two children -- had been hospitalized.

According to him, four of the injured are in serious condition. Doctors are providing all necessary medical assistance.

The strike hit a densely populated area of Kharkiv. Initial reports indicated a missile had struck a residential high-rise and that 20 people were injured. Later updates said one person was killed in the attack.

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