On May 23, 2024, Russian forces launched a series of missile attacks on Kharkiv and the nearby town of Lyubotyn in the Kharkiv Oblast, resulting in significant casualties and damage. The attacks, which involved at least 15 S-300 missiles, targeted civilian infrastructure, including a printing house, residential areas, and transportation facilities. Preliminary reports indicate that at least seven people were killed and 21 injured, with some victims requiring DNA testing for identification due to severe burns. The strikes also set fire to a gas station and an apartment building, and damaged a cafe, cars, and other buildings. Additionally, 16 people were injured, and many books were destroyed in the attack. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the attacks as 'extremely brutal' and highlighted the urgent need for enhanced air defense systems. Emergency services are actively responding to the situation, and rescue operations are ongoing.
❗️Firefighters have extinguished a fire that broke out when two Russian missiles hit a printing house in Kharkiv on the morning of May 23. The number of injured has risen to 21. Seven people were killed, the State Emergency Service (SES) reported. 📷: SES https://t.co/Ys31zrPISu
🔴On May 23 ca 10:30, russia started a mass attack on Kharkiv & Lubotyn using S-300 missiles & drones. 15 rockets hit the region. A printing facility for childrens books, newspapers & magazines, a residential area & small villages. These are the targets of the russian terrorist. https://t.co/ZFSnz6kqnN
Volodymy Zelensky on today's Russian attack on Ukraine’s second city Kharkiv that killed at least seven. 🔗: https://t.co/09pK7c0ZUl https://t.co/ZsayhVQNa0
Russian missile strikes on Kharkiv destroyed one of Ukraine's largest printing houses, killing seven workers. Only two victims have been identified, while DNA testing is needed for the rest due to severe burns #SaveKharkiv #PatriotsForKharkiv 📷Nakypilo https://t.co/EIccma9Lsf
Russian missiles slammed into Ukraine's second-largest city in the northeast of the country and killed at least six civilians early Thursday, officials said, as Kyiv's army labored to hold off an intense cross-border offensive by the Kremlin's larger... https://t.co/l9LQQowyF5
Today, Russia attacked a large printing center in Kharkiv, where many Ukrainian publishing houses printed their books. Russia aims to destroy everything Ukrainian. Culturicide involves the eradication and destruction of cultural artifacts, such as books, artworks, and… https://t.co/bnTZSOJAad https://t.co/BQcVm0EMw2
Russia slammed Kharkiv with missiles today, hitting printing house and killing at least 7. Meanwhile, all Ukraine can do is watch as they prepare for the next strikes. Ukraine must have the right to self-defense with Western-supplied weapons to hit military targets inside Russia. https://t.co/wGOTlpX1fc
Russian forces destroyed one of Ukraine's largest printing presses amid a mass missile attack on the city of Kharkiv on the morning of May 23. Seven people were killed in the attack, and over a dozen more injured. https://t.co/s0cuLRNj9q
these are books, not stones. Burnt books. Russians destroyed a printing house in Kharkiv today. A place where Vivat publishing house was printing its books. Several people died. Lots of books were burnt.. Kharkiv is under constant shelling now every day.. https://t.co/bhfAADckst
Russian missile strike killed at least five people today at the printing house in Kharkiv. This is where many Ukrainian books are printed. My daughter's book by Vivat publishers about pets who escaped war was printed in this facility in Kharkiv. Russia destroys Ukrainian culture https://t.co/9PQ28pWPmM
🤬 Kharkiv under Russian attack once again, local authorities say https://t.co/2xlmOArgNK
Moscow is taking advantage of the lack of both air defenses in Ukraine and reliable capability to destroy Russian launchers, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday following a deadly missile strike on the northeastern city of Kharkiv. https://t.co/ROlXgNIWLp
Russians' targeting today of the Factor Druk publishing house in Kharkiv today with 2 ballistic missiles is just another element of the Russian government's intended genocide of the Ukrainian people, culture and language. Libraries and publishing houses have been primary targets… https://t.co/r0ctAHhp6f
“Vivat”, one of Europe’s largest print houses has been hit and destroyed by #Ruzzia in Kharkiv. Seven civilians are dead. Countless books burnt. #fascism #NaziRussia #StandWithUkraine https://t.co/Qgyzd8ZWKI
‼️Rescue and search operation continues in #Kharkiv after the Russian shelling on May 23. At this moment, 7 dead are confirmed, including 5 women and 1 man, with the details of one person still being established, as reported by the regional military administration. https://t.co/bdFVTflTOR
Russian missiles kill seven in Kharkiv, where Moscow’s troops are pressing https://t.co/Hv4UHHqY22
‼️ Ukraine lacks air defence systems, it's world's weakness – @ZelenskyyUa on new Russian attack on Kharkiv https://t.co/TAwJEq9Mkz
Today, Russians destroyed the biggest book publishing business in Ukraine - particularly, in Harkiv. They bombed it. I wonder whether Amazon stock will grow on this, now we’re all into e-books in Ukraine. Russians hate our culture and language, especially history books.
#Kharkiv needs air defense! The 820th day of the war. #Russia intensifies its shelling of Kharkiv. Today alone, air raid sirens have been heard in the city for more than 10 hours. They are still ongoing. Rescuers are working with the consequences of today's shelling. The world… https://t.co/ZuLOuZVpb7
Russian strikes on the eastern #Ukraine city of #Kharkiv killed at least five people, regional authorities say, in the latest aerial bombardment on the war-battered hub. https://t.co/aT8rONy5SV
At least seven people have been killed and a further 16 injured in multiple Russian missile strikes on Ukraine’s second city Kharkiv and the nearby town of Lyubotyn on Thursday. ⤵️ 📷: Zelensky / Telegram https://t.co/8hsaSNY9S0
One of the #Russian missiles destroyed a printing house in Kharkiv (eastern #Ukraine) that published books in Ukrainian. A man was killed, 6 people were injured in the missile strike on the printing house today. https://t.co/fNOAy3grxL
Russian strikes on Ukraine's second-largest city Kharkiv killed at least seven people, authorities said Thursday, as Moscow claimed fresh advances on the front line. https://t.co/6C6TogStVj https://t.co/R5KgfKz7vo
⚡️Russia again attacks Kharkiv, nearby town with aerial bombs. Russian forces launched two aerial strikes with KAB bombs against Kharkiv and a nearby town of Derhachi on May 23, Governor Oleh Syniehubov reported.
As Yarema rightly notes, this is definitely not the first time Russia has struck the Kharkiv book publishing house. It's no accident that it's been hit more than once. Russia's military goal is to destroy Ukraine, Ukrainians, their culture, their history, the existence. https://t.co/UjktzDc8b4
And Kharkiv is again under Russian attack... #StopRussia #ArmUkraineNow
Russia attacked the #Kharkiv region with 15 missiles, in particular hitting a printing house At least 7 people were killed, 23 were injured The world must not be afraid to respond — to provide air defense & capability to destroy 🇷🇺 launch systems near 🇺🇦 borders #ArmUkraineNow https://t.co/0w2yKRX1T6
The Ukrainians know exactly where the Russian S-300 launchers used today to attack Kharkiv are. They have Western weapons that have the range/accuracy to destroy them. But they cannot do so, thanks to restrictions imposed by the US. As a result, 7 more Ukrainians are dead.
Russia today attacked the printing house of my Ukrainian publisher @vivatbook in Kharkiv. Dead and injured colleagues. My condolences. More proof that the Kremlin wants to wipe out #Ukrainian culture and literature. A fascist project https://t.co/CjkicmcvX6
"As long as it takes," for Ukraine to be destroyed? This morning, russian troops fired 15 missiles at Kharkiv and the Kharkiv Oblast, killing seven civilians and injuring 16. The missiles targeted civilian infrastructure, including a railroad facility and a printing house.… https://t.co/ubwLzjRA9S
This attack on Kharkiv killed at least six and injured dozens. Russia launched S-300 missiles from its territory. Not allowing Ukraine to use Western weapons to destroy launch bases means watching the city be butchered. https://t.co/4t4c1f7bef
At least six dead in Russian missile attack on Kharkiv https://t.co/PyWt0ZJWwX
As Yarema rightly notes, this is definitely not the first time Russia has struck the Kharkiv book publishing house. It's no accident that it's ben hit more than once. Russia's military goal is destroy Ukraine, Ukrainians, their culture, their history, the existence. https://t.co/UjktzDc8b4
The Russians directed their missile at the Kharkiv publishing house. They continued to publish Ukrainian books even under the constant attacks. The publishing house is a target for Russians. But there's always a jelly brain "expert" lying that it's not a genocidal behaviour
Ukrainian authorities said Russia launched S-300 or S-400 missile strikes in broad daylight on Kharkiv and nearby cities on Thursday, killing at least 6 people and destroying civilian infrastructure. Zelensky called the attack "extremely brutal" and reiterated his calls to… https://t.co/5lpb3mOQ1D
The footage is heartbreaking. 💔 The Russians immediately fired 15 (!) missiles at Kharkiv and the region. 6 people were killed and 16 wounded. The rubble is still being cleared. Give us air defense!!! #ArmUkraineNow https://t.co/Mc4mtBZBqx
Russia struck Kharkiv and Lyubotyn with multiple missiles, leading to casualties and destruction. This heinous attack must remind everyone around the world that Ukraine still urgently needs seven “Patriot” systems. We are very grateful to Germany for announcing one additional… https://t.co/wtJES3l370
Footage of the aftermath of the strikes on Kharkiv has emerged Police say the number of injured has risen to 16, two more people may be under the rubble. https://t.co/as53IiaQbf
6 people killed, 11 wounded due to 15 Russian missile strikes on Kharkiv this morning
BREAKING: Russia launches major S-300 missile strike against Kharkiv, killing at least 6 Ukrainian civilians and wounding 11 https://t.co/A6jMsvB7oj
⚡️Kharkiv is under Russian strikes. There's been over 10 explosions. Civilian infrastructure has been attacked. 6 people dead and 16 more injured already - Kharkiv administration. Railroad infrastructure was under Russian attack, as well. By preliminary information, 6 railroad… https://t.co/FtEdB6cgZC
Russian forces hit Kharkiv and the nearby town of Lyubotyn, stepping up pressure against Ukraine’s second-largest city https://t.co/anrH3OQJ05
Zelenskyi responded to the attacks on Kharkiv -- An extremely brutal Russian attack against Kharkiv and Lyubotyn - according to preliminary data, 15 missiles at once. Unfortunately, there are dead and wounded. Emergency services are already at the sites of the attacks, and… https://t.co/xspToO5qrD
#Kharkiv. The call that will never be answered again. This morning, the city once again came under Russian fire. At least 6 people were killed, and another 11 were injured. https://t.co/6a0hafQmO8
15 (!) missiles were fired at once at Kharkiv and the region, - ZelenskyAy. At least 6 people were killed and 13 injured. The rubble is still being cleared. #stoprussianow https://t.co/9b2RuIN1hq
#BREAKING At least 6 dead, 16 wounded in Russian missile strike on Kharkiv. Zelenskiy says Russia takes advantage of lack of air defences https://t.co/LjBuNU8TLj
Russian attack on Ukraine's Kharkiv kills two, injures at least seven, governor says https://t.co/QldFZJb1WX https://t.co/Bcku6ZiJB4
‼️The number of people killed as a result of the morning shelling in #Kharkiv has risen to 6. Another 11 were injured, reported the city's mayor, Ihor Terekhov. https://t.co/tR9Jaf43lw
An extremely brutal Russian attack on Kharkiv and Lyubotyn. According to preliminary data, Russia launched 15 missiles at once. Unfortunately, there are casualties. Emergency services have already arrived at the scene of the attacks, and all those injured will receive the… https://t.co/ZFUJLIonpI
6 person killed, 11 wounded as result of Russian missile strikes in Kharkiv https://t.co/Y6uzVif2t2 Ukraine is still not able to hit back missile launchers in Belgorod with sophisticated western weapons
The Russians continue attacking #Kharkiv from air. At least ten explosions were reported in Kharkiv today. The Russians hit the transport infrastructure and a civilian company. Currently, there’s information about two killed and seven injured. #russiaisateroriststate
BREAKING: Russian is currently launching its offensive into Kharkiv. Source: @maria_avdv https://t.co/sG6sxQr7WL
‼️Four people were killed as a result of the Russian strike on #Kharkiv this morning, the Regional Military Administration reported. Preliminarily, the Russians used S-300 missiles. There were hits on civilian objects. https://t.co/U6N5Iz8lhm
⚠️ RUSSIAN ATTACK ON UKRAINE'S KHARKIV KILLS TWO, INJURES AT LEAST SEVEN, GOVERNOR SAYS Full Story → https://t.co/jc4JEzA0sd A Russian attack on Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv killed two people and injured at least seven, local authorities said on Thursday. https://t.co/hBSY4lWkOv
❗️ Explosions in Kharkiv At least ten explosions took place in Kharkiv today, the head of #Kharkiv regional administration Oleh Sinegubov and the mayor of the city Igor Terekhov reported. It is known about at least two dead and seven injured. Transportation infrastructure and a… https://t.co/tdCdIsYhN4
‼️Two people were killed in #Kharkiv due to Russian strikes on the morning of May 23, reported the city's mayor, Ihor Terekhov. https://t.co/ZTJxgoItMy
Over 8 missiles strikes on Kharkov so far. https://t.co/qarOVaLL4w
❗️ More than ten explosions were heard in #Kharkiv: the city is under a heavy ballistic attack, Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported. The air raid alarm continues, and residents are urged to stay in shelters. https://t.co/gl1BciGgta
❗️Kharkiv is under a massive missile attack by Russians from Belgorod - officially at least 7-9 explosions in the city.
Kharkiv is again under a missile attack. Already seven explosions are reported in the city.
Kharkiv under attack, five big explosions near the city center. Under my window, humanitarian aid is being given out, the people don’t react at first, just hold their children close. But after the third and fourth explosion, they start going underground.
13 people were wounded after a #Russian glide bomb hit a residential area in Kharkiv (eastern #Ukraine) earlier today. https://t.co/iMtQri61vi
The number of casualties in the shelling of #Kharkiv has risen to 12. A 16 year old boy was taken to the hospital, the prosecutor’s office reports. #RussiaisATerroistState 📷: Suspilne Kharkiv https://t.co/vuFZAgOe5k
⚡️ UPD: 10 injured as a result of a Russian shelling of Kharkiv this afternoon. 📷: the Head of Kharkiv Regional Administration https://t.co/yXp1CLTh2B
❗️Russian troops attacked the Shevchenkivskyi district of #Kharkiv, injuring 9 people, the Regional Military Administration reported. The attack set fire to a gas station and an apartment building, damaged a cafe and cars.
Kharkiv in 10 minutes after Russian strike.... Today, Russian troops attacked a residential area in Kharkiv with guided aerial bombs, injuring ten people. Among them, four people were hospitalized, one in serious condition. https://t.co/rhne6RnrUI
⚠️ RUSSIAN GUIDED BOMBS HIT RESIDENTIAL AREA IN KHARKIV, NINE INJURED Full Story → https://t.co/ASZLlM1tqB A Russian air attack on Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv on Wednesday injured at least nine people, at least one severely, and set fire to a residential building,…
Today the Russian troops launched a missile attack on #Kharkiv. So far, nine people have been reported injured. The information is being updated. Source: Oblast Military Administration
❗️For the second day in a row, Russians have targeted preschools in the #Kharkiv region. Around 8 a.m. today, a kindergarten in Chuhuiv was attacked with missiles. According to preliminary reports, 8 people were injured, as reported by the State Emergency Service (SES). 📷: SES https://t.co/eFfBhaKMJ5
❗️ Russian troops launch missile strikes in the center of #Chuhuiv, injuring eight people. A kindergarten was completely destroyed. Nearby residential buildings, shops, offices, cars, administrative buildings, etc. were damaged. Source: #Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office https://t.co/TU6WnOvHNk
This morning, Russians targeted a school in Kharkiv because that's what Russians do. 8 victims. https://t.co/V7TItJPhx6
Important news for Wednesday morning, May 22: 🔷 The Russian military carried out three strikes at night on energy facilities in the city of Shostka, Sumy region, including in the area of military warehouses, said the coordinator of the Nikolaev underground movement Sergey…