Russian strike kills three in Kharkiv grocery store attack
Ukrainian officials report six deaths across two cities following attacks on 11 October, including a strike on a supermarket.
At a glance
- Three people killed in grocery store strike in Kharkiv on 11 October
- Twenty others injured, including two children
- Six deaths reported across two Ukrainian cities from attacks that day
- Video footage captured the moment of the strike
A strike on a grocery store in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, killed three people and injured 20 others, including two children, according to the regional governor. Video footage released by the Kharkiv prosecutor's office showed the moment of impact, with debris and fires visible at the scene.
Ukrainian officials said Russian attacks killed six people across two cities on 11 October. The Kharkiv strike was one of multiple incidents reported that day.
Why it matters
The attack is part of ongoing strikes affecting civilian infrastructure in Ukraine's major population centres.
Original reporting
- The Guardian — BusinessHuge explosion captured on CCTV after deadly strike hits grocery store in Kharkiv – video
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