At least two individuals have been killed after Russian forces hit a supermarket within the northern Ukrainian metropolis of Kharkiv, in accordance with native authorities.
Videos distributed on social media appeared to indicate a big hearth raging on the Epicentr Ok dwelling enchancment retailer on the northern outskirts of the town.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky mentioned over 200 individuals may have been contained in the supermarket when it was attacked.
Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov wrote on Telegram: “Numerous individuals are lacking. Many are wounded.
“This is pure terrorism.”
President Zelensky added: “This strike on Kharkiv is one other manifestation of Russian insanity.
“Only madmen like [Russian President Vladimir] Putin are able to killing and terrorising individuals on this method.”
Ukraine wants fashionable air defence programs from its allies to guard in opposition to such attacks, he added.
