Guided Bomb Strikes Kharkiv: Chaos and Call for Aid

A Russian guided bomb hit a high-rise apartment in Kharkiv, injuring at least 17 people and damaging the structure. The incident has prompted renewed calls from President Volodymyr Zelenskiy for increased military aid from Ukraine's Western allies. Kharkiv has been a frequent target in the ongoing conflict.

A Russian guided bomb hit a high-rise apartment block in Kharkiv on Wednesday evening, triggering a severe crisis. At least 17 people were injured, including three trapped beneath the rubble, significantly damaging the building, according to regional officials.

Kharkiv Governor Oleh Syniehubov detailed that the explosion caused a fire and devastated most of one entrance, while Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported 18 injuries. Images circulated online depict firefighters battling flames amid collapsed sections of the nine-story building.

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy highlighted the attack's severity, stressing the urgent need for additional military support from Western allies. Kharkiv, which withstood initial Russian advances, continues to suffer from targeted airstrikes, as the conflict rages on.

(With inputs from agencies.)