Strike on Hlukhiv — the death toll has increased

The aftermath of the attack on Hlukhiv. Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

On the evening of November 18, Russian troops attacked a dormitory in Hlukhiv, Sumy region. As of now, ten people have been killed, including one child.

This was reported by the State Emergency Service and Sumy Regional Military Administration.

Consequences of the shelling of Hlukhiv

As you know, the occupiers attacked a dormitory in Hlukhiv with two Shahed drones where people were staying. As a result, ten people were killed, including a child. In addition, 13 other people were injured, including three children.

The aftermath of the attack on Hlukhiv. Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine
The aftermath of the attack on Hlukhiv. Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine
Rescuers at the site of shelling in Hlukhiv. Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

However, according to rescuers, there may still be people under the rubble. Rescue operations are currently underway at the site.

The aftermath of the attack on Hlukhiv. Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

"There are probably three people under the rubble of the partially destroyed dormitory building. Rescuers continue to dismantle the rubble and search for the people", the statement reads.

On the morning of November 19, the bodies of a mother and a child were recovered from the rubble of a high-rise building in Hlukhiv. They died as a result of a Russian attack.