Russian aggression revealed in Kharkiv: visual depiction of damage at the city's major market following attack
Headline: Kharkiv Suffers Devastating Drone Attack at Barabashovo Market, 11 Injured
Source: Oleh Syniehubov on social media
Quote: "The Russian army bombarded the city's largest market, where many people come to shop. There are no military facilities or any potential military targets nearby!"
The aftermath of a Russian drone strike on the Barabashovo market in Kharkiv, Ukraine 🔥Photo: Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration*
Mounting tensions between Russia and Ukraine have seen a surge in drone attacks on civilian areas, particularly Kharkiv. On May 6, the city's largest market, Barabashovo, was hit hard, leaving at least 11 innocent people injured.
According to the Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration, about 90 commercial facilities were damaged, and another 20 were completely burned down following the attack. Firefighters worked tirelessly to extinguish the large fire that covered an area of 500 square metres.
Syniehubov said this attack was just one of 20 strikes recorded in different areas of the city on the night of May 5-6. Similarly, residential buildings and vehicles in other districts of the city were damaged during these relentless Russian attacks.
Organized drone attacks like these have been a concerning aspect of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Hitting civilian areas with thermobaric weapons not only causes destruction but also raises serious questions about potential violations of international humanitarian law.
As the conflict continues, the international community urges both sides to exercise restraint and work towards a peaceful resolution. It's crucial to strengthen Ukraine's air defense capabilities, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calling for more robust support from Ukraine's allies to help stop these devastating attacks on civilians.
The Barabashovo market, located in Kharkiv, Ukraine, was the site of a drone attack on May 6, causing injuries to at least 11 people and damaging 90 commercial facilities, with another 20 completely burned down. This attack was one of 20 recorded strikes in Kharkiv on the night of May 5-6, as tensions between Russia and Ukraine escalate and civilian areas become increasingly targeted. The incident raises concerns about potential violations of international humanitarian law and underscores the necessity of strengthening Ukraine's air defense capabilities in the ongoing war-and-conflicts. Local politics continue to grapple with the general-news implications of these escalating strikes.
