A Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on Sunday, September 1, left at least 44 people injured, including several children and medical workers, local authorities reported.
Hit by Iskander-M Missiles
According to Ziare the strike, which occurred around 1:00 PM local time, targeted the Saltivski and Nemyshliansky districts of the city. According to preliminary reports from the Ukrainian Prosecutor General's Office, the city was hit by Iskander-M ballistic missiles.
Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov confirmed that 22 people were injured in the Saltivski district and six in Nemyshliansky, with two victims in critical condition.
Later, Terekhov updated the casualty count, revealing that two children and two doctors were among the injured in the Saltivski district, with the youngest victim being just three months old.
"Double-Tap" Tactics
The attack also caused significant damage to Kharkiv's infrastructure. The Palace of Sports in the Nemyshliansky district was destroyed, and rescue operations are ongoing as there may be people trapped under the rubble. Additionally, the city’s energy infrastructure was hit, though the extent of the damage remains unclear.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attack, calling it an act of terror. He emphasized the need for global support to help Ukraine defend itself against such aggression, urging international leaders to show the courage to provide Ukraine with the necessary resources.
This strike is part of an ongoing escalation of attacks in the Kharkiv region, particularly following Ukraine’s recent drone strike on Moscow.
The Russian military’s use of "double-tap" tactics — hitting the same target multiple times to inflict maximum damage — has been particularly devastating, often harming first responders who arrive on the scene after initial strikes.
Despite the intensity of the conflict, Ukrainian forces continue to resist, with ongoing defensive operations near the village of Liptsi, close to the Russian border.
