Civilian Casualty in Russian Air Strike on Kharkiv Amid Ongoing Conflict

A civilian was killed in Kharkiv, Ukraine, due to a Russian air strike. Mayor Ihor Terekhov reported multiple waves of attacks. The strikes also set a home ablaze, according to Kharkiv regional governor Oleh Syniehubov. Reuters could not verify the report, and Russia has not commented.

A civilian was killed in a Russian air attack on Kharkiv, the mayor of the city in Ukraine's east reported on Wednesday.

Speaking on the Telegram messaging app, Ihor Terekhov said Russia launched several waves in its assault on the city, which serves as the administrative center of the broader Kharkiv region bordering Russia. Kharkiv regional governor Oleh Syniehubov also stated on Telegram that the strikes resulted in a home being set ablaze in the city.

Reuters has been unable to independently verify the report, and there has been no immediate comment from Russia. Both sides have consistently denied targeting civilians in the 29-month-long war initiated by Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

(With inputs from agencies.)