Russian rocket hits police HQ in Kharkiv

March 02, 2022 12:24

From the Kyiv Independent: "A Russian rocket has hit police headquarters in Kharkiv. The building is nearly destroyed and firefighters are still working to put out the fire.

"Russian shelling in Sumy and currently street fights in the city. Ukraine's military administration has advised residents not to go outside.

"As of 6 am today, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces says Russian forces are trying to advance in all directions, but are resisted by Ukraine's military everywhere and are suffering losses.

"Unsuccessful in advancing its forces, Russian forces continue to launch missile and bomb strikes in order to intimidate the civilian population, their message reads."

Image: Rescuers at a building, which city officials said was damaged by a missile, in central Kharkiv.

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