Russian offensive on Ukraine: Kharkiv attacked, casualties reported

Ninety thousand Russians were preparing for a new offensive against Ukraine, reports Nexta. On Saturday afternoon, Russian troops attacked Kharkiv with guided bombs. According to the latest information provided by Ukrainska Pravda, three people died, and 38 were injured.

As reported on Friday, June 21, by Finnish public broadcaster Yle, citing sources in national intelligence, the garrisons and military bases of Russian ground forces near the border with Finland were almost empty, even though Russia had announced their reinforcement.

Almost 80 percent of Russian soldiers and equipment were transferred from the Finnish border to the Ukrainian front. Meanwhile, foreign media reported that 90 thousand Russians were preparing for a new offensive against Ukraine.

90 thousand Russians were preparing for a new offensive against Ukraine The US permission to use its weapons on Russian territory enabled Ukraine to destroy entire columns of troops along the border, who were awaiting orders to invade, according to AP. Western weapons also assisted Ukrainian forces in stabilizing the front line in the Kharkiv region, Nexta reported on its channel on X.

Recently, US President Joe Biden's administration agreed to Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory using American weapons, but only near the Kharkiv region. According to the decision, Ukraine can use the HIMARS rocket systems provided by the US to target Russian soldiers as well as command and control centers.

Unfortunately, on the afternoon of June 22, Saturday, the Russians attacked Kharkiv again. The missiles reportedly hit homes, public transport stops, and stores.

President Volodymyr Zelensky announced via social media that the Russians attacked Kharkiv with guided aerial bombs. "The debris is being cleared. All necessary services are on the scene. As of now, there are 19 wounded and 3 dead. My condolences to everyone who lost their loved ones," he stated.

According to the latest information provided by Ukrainska Pravda, three people died and 38 were injured. Among the wounded are also children.

The number of wounded has increased to 37. doctors are fighting for the lives of four patients - two women and two men who are in serious condition - said Oleg Synegubov, head of the Kharkiv regional authorities, in an interview with the portal.