Double Tap Tragedy: Russian Missile Strike Devastates Ukrainian Town

A double-tap missile attack by Russian forces on a town near Kharkiv killed two officials and injured 23 others. The assault targeted Budy's railway station and was followed by a second strike, causing further casualties. Additionally, the Donetsk region faced deadly attacks amidst ongoing conflict.

On Saturday, Russian forces executed a 'double tap' missile strike in Budy, a small town near Kharkiv, resulting in the deaths of two people—a senior emergency services official and a police officer, according to Ukrainian authorities.

The mid-afternoon attack first targeted the railway station. Rescue teams arrived only to be met with a second missile, injuring 23 individuals, including emergency workers, police, and civilians.

Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko confirmed that the Kharkiv district's emergency services head and a police officer were among the casualties. Additionally, regional governor Vadym Filashkin reported a deadly rocket attack in Donetsk and bombings in Kurakhove, exacerbating the region's turmoil.

(With inputs from agencies.)