Katerina Chernovol 23:54, 01/31/24

38 people were evacuated, five of them were employees of the institution.

On the evening of January 31, Russian occupation forces struck the village of Velikiy Burluk, Kharkiv region . The enemy dropped two aerial bombs directly on the hospital.

This was announced by the head of the Kharkiv regional military administration Oleg Sinegubov. According to him, this happened at 21:50. It is noted that 38 people were evacuated, five of them were employees of the institution. Four people were given first aid on the spot.

As a result of the attack, the building’s façade, windows and roof were damaged. Elimination of the consequences continues.

Earlier, the head of the Kharkiv region police, Vladimir Timoshko, said that one bomb fell near a medical facility. The second is a direct hit. 

“With the help of the police and the State Emergency Service, 38 people were evacuated from the hospital, including 33 patients, two of whom were bedridden, and five staff. There are casualties, details will be provided later,” he added.

Russian attacks in the Kharkiv region on January 31

On the evening of January 31, an air raid alert was announced in the Kharkiv region. The regional center was attacked by enemy strike drones. Explosions were heard in the city. 

The mayor of Kharkiv, Igor Terekhov, said that there were hits in the city. At the same time, the head of the OVA, Oleg Sinegubov, clarified that he was recorded in the Osnovyansky district. Information about the damage and casualties is being clarified.

(C)UNIAN 2024