Airstrike in Kharkiv Kills Teenagers and Injures Many

On October 30, 2023, Kharkiv was hit by devastating airstrikes carried out by Russian forces, resulting in the tragic deaths of two teenagers and injuring 35 others. According to Dmitro Chubenko, a spokesperson for the Kharkiv regional prosecutor's office, rescuers discovered the body of a 15-year-old boy among the rubble, suggesting he had perished while trapped for an extended period. The attack reportedly occurred around 10:40 PM, targeting a residential area in the Saltivka district. Russian military used aerial munitions that struck the third and fourth floors of a nine-story building, causing extensive damage to nearby structures and several vehicles. As rescue operations continue, local residents recount the horrors they experienced during the attack, including the cries of children trapped beneath debris. Furthermore, the Kyiv city administration reported drone strikes in the capital, with two drones being intercepted. This marks the twentieth aerial assault on Kyiv in October alone. Amid ongoing military broadcasts and rallies to support troops resisting Russian aggression, the situation remains precarious.