Kharkov declared mourning for the victims of the Russian strike

Might 27 has been declared a day of mourning in Kharkov because of the massive variety of victims of the strike on the Epicenter building hypermarket, which was carried out by the Russian military two days earlier. The corresponding order was signed on Sunday, Might 26, by the mayor of the town, Igor Terekhov.

“As an indication of mourning for these killed on Might 25 on account of an enemy strike on a civilian infrastructure facility, the state flag with a black ribbon might be lowered at half-staff on buildings and constructions of native authorities, enterprises, establishments and organizations. Entertaining music may even be prohibited in markets, commerce and public catering institutions and many others.,” says a press release from the Kharkov Metropolis Council.

At the least 14 lifeless, dozens wounded

The pinnacle of the Kharkov regional navy administration, Oleg Sinegubov, beforehand said that two guided bombs had been dropped on the Kharkov Epicenter on Might 25, and the ensuing fireplace unfold over an space of ​​15 thousand sq. meters. meters. Clearing the rubble and figuring out the our bodies of the lifeless continues.

Sinegubov wrote on Telegram on the afternoon of Might 26 that it’s recognized that 16 folks died on account of the strike on the hypermarket. The Kharkov regional prosecutor’s workplace within the night of the identical day confirmed the harm of 44 folks and the loss of life of 14 folks. The our bodies of 11 victims of the strike have been recognized, together with a 12-year-old lady and her mom. In response to these knowledge, seven folks stay lacking.

“Movies from surveillance cameras had been analyzed and it was established that there have been a minimum of 20 folks on the epicenter of the explosions,” the prosecutor’s workplace added.

Zelensky: “That is Russian insanity”

“Apparently, the assault was carried out particularly on the purchasing middle, the place there have been many individuals – that is pure terrorism,” Mayor Terekhov wrote on Telegram. And Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky referred to as the shelling of Kharkov “one other manifestation of Russian insanity.” In response to him, greater than 200 folks might have been within the hypermarket on the time of the strike.

On the identical day, Might 25, one other strike was carried out within the middle of Kharkov, on account of which, in accordance with the newest knowledge, 25 folks had been injured.