Fire at Kharkiv museum contained, six people injured in Russian attack
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In Kharkiv, firefighters are continuing efforts to extinguish a fire that broke out after a Russian strike on the city's art museum. The blaze has been brought under control, while the number of injured has risen to six.
The Main Directorate of the State Emergency Service in the Kharkiv Region reported this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.
"Kharkiv: the fire in the building of the art museum, covering an area of 1,200 square meters, has been contained. Work is ongoing to fully extinguish it. Six people were injured, including one infant," the statement said.
The State Emergency Service had earlier reported that a drone attack caused a fire in the art museum building in Kharkiv.
Rescuers, utility workers, city officials, volunteers, and concerned residents took part in evacuating the museum's exhibits.
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