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Russian missile strike kills five, wounds 18 in Kharkiv region, officials report

A Russian missile strike on Merefa in Ukraine's Kharkiv region killed five people and wounded at least 18, damaging homes, businesses, and public buildings. Regional prosecutors attributed the attack to an Iskander-type ballistic missile. The strike occurred in an area far from the front lines, raising concerns about civilian casualties.

Five people were killed in a Russian missile strike on Merefa, according to France24 and Al-Jazeera, while Reuters and the Straits Times reported six deaths. At least 18 people were wounded, as stated by France24, with Al-Jazeera noting several injured. The attack damaged 10 houses and other structures, as reported by Al-Jazeera, and regional prosecutors confirmed the use of an Iskander-type ballistic missile. The strike occurred in Merefa, a town in the Kharkiv region, far from the front lines, highlighting the risk to civilian areas.

Where Sources Diverge

Al-Jazeera reported five killed, while Straits Times and Reuters reported six killed.

al-jazeera

Five people killed in Russian missile attack on Ukraine’s Kharkiv region.

straits-times

Russian missile strike kills six in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, officials say.

reuters

Russian missile strike kills six in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, officials say.

France24 reported five killed and 18 injured, while Al-Jazeera reported several injured.

france24

A Russian missile strike on the town of Merefa in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region has killed five people and wounded at least 18.

al-jazeera

Local governor says several injured in the attack with at least 10 houses struck by Russian missiles.

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WireReutersMay 4, 06:09 PM
Russian missile strike kills six in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, officials say - Reuters

Russian missile strike kills six in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, officials say  Reuters

IndependentStraits TimesMay 4, 06:09 PM
Russian missile strike kills six in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, officials say - The Straits Times

Russian missile strike kills six in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, officials say  The Straits Times

IndependentAl JazeeraMay 4, 05:41 PM
Five people killed in Russian missile attack on Ukraine’s Kharkiv region

Local governor says several injured in the attack with at least 10 houses struck by Russian missiles.

PublicFrance 24May 4, 04:53 PM
Missile strike on Ukraine's Kharkiv region kills five, destroys infrastructure

A Russian missile strike on the town of Merefa in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region has killed five people and wounded at least 18, damaging homes, businesses and public buildings in an area far from the front lines, officials said Monday. Regional prosecutors said Russian forces ​appeared to have used an Iskander-type ballistic missile. There was no immediate comment from Moscow.