Ukrainian cities once again came under a mass attack overnight: the Ukrainian Red Cross provides assistance in Kharkiv and Mykolaiv
- Kharkiv:
The emergency response team of the Ukrainian Red Cross in the Kharkiv region, together with the city’s emergency services, is working at the site of the attack to respond to its consequences. Volunteers have inspected damaged buildings and surrounding areas and conducted door-to-door visits to identify people affected by the strike. They are also taking part in search and rescue operations, including searching for people trapped under the rubble. At the scene, volunteers are providing first aid and psychological first aid to those affected.
A Ukrainian Red Cross support point has been set up at the site, where affected residents and emergency responders can drink water or tea, charge their mobile phones, and receive psychological support. According to identified needs, those affected may also receive humanitarian assistance, including OSB boards, tarpaulins, plastic sheeting for windows, drinking water, blankets, food and hygiene transit kits, children’s bedding kits, and other essential items.
According to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, a Russian missile strike destroyed the entrance section of a five-storey residential building from the first to the fifth floor, as well as structural elements of flats on the fourth and fifth floors of a neighbouring building. At present, seven people are reported dead, including two children.
Search and rescue operations are ongoing.
- Mykolaiv:
Overnight, the emergency response team of the Ukrainian Red Cross in the Mykolaiv region worked at the site where a residential building was struck. Volunteers inspected the surrounding area and informed residents of the building about the need to temporarily relocate to a safer place. They also supported the work of emergency responders during search operations in case first aid was required.
According to the Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration, another UAV attack on the city damaged a multi-storey residential building. Preliminary reports indicate no casualties.
