The Russian attack on the Kharkiv region is yet “another example of Russia's total disregard for human life and the barbaric nature of its aggression”, an EU official stressed.
EU is asked to urgently strengthen the air defence of Ukraine
The spokesman of the EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Peter Stano, reacted to another Russian air attack on Kharkiv and the region, as a result of which more than 10 civilians, including a pregnant woman, were killed.
According to Peter Stano, the Russian attack on the Kharkiv region is “another example of Russia's complete disregard for human life, as well as the barbaric nature of its aggression”.
Ukraine: 🇷🇺 continued air attacks against Kharkiv oblast & city killed yesterday over 10 civilians,including a pregnant woman. This is yet another example of Russia’s complete disregard for human life and barbaric nature of its aggression. 1/3
— Peter Stano (@ExtSpoxEU) May 20, 2024
He noted that the EU mourns these losses together with Ukraine and confirms its commitment to the goal that all those responsible for such attacks and war crimes will be brought to justice.
Such repeated crimes by the Russian Federation against civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine once again emphasise the need for Europe to urgently increase support for air defence: it saves lives and protects Ukrainian cities and villages and their population.
Peter Stano
Spokesman of the EU foreign policy service
What is known about the shelling of Kharkiv region by the Russian army
As a result of the morning strike by the Russian army on May 19, at least 6 people were killed and 28 were injured in the Kharkiv district.
According to the police, five people died and at least 16 were injured. In particular, a pregnant woman died.
Among the victims is an 8-year-old child who received minor injuries. Eight citizens are in serious condition.
A police officer and an ambulance paramedic came under repeated fire while rendering aid at the scene of the shooting.
According to the local military authoroties, the Russians struck with two Iskander-M missiles, using the "double strike" tactic.
The Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office reported that as a result of the blow 6 people died, 16 were injured. A 68-year-old civilian died in the hospital, whose injuries had not been reported before.
The fate of one of the employees of the recreation center, on which the Russian army launched missile strikes, is still unknown. It was established that at the time of the attack he was near a reservoir and was fishing.
