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Seven people were killed Thursday by Russian bombardment of Ukraine’s second largest city, Kharkiv, according to a regional official, as many residents have returned after Russia’s attempts to occupy the eastern city were repulsed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
“Today the enemy fired insidiously at Kharkiv,” regional governor Oleg Sinegubov said on social media.<\/p>\n
“Seven civilians were killed and 17 others were injured, including a nine-year-old child,” he said after the attacks hit at least three neighborhoods near the Russian border.<\/p>\n
Kharkiv Mayor Igor Terekhov called on people to find shelter after the attacks.<\/p>\n
“Enemy troops are bombing our city again,” he said in a Telegram video.<\/p>\n
“I urge you to stay in safe places, in basements, shelters and subway stations.”<\/p>\n
He said the city subway, which resumed work this week after being used primarily as a shelter since the Russian occupation, will continue to function but will also provide a safe space for residents.<\/p>\n
“We will not stop the subway, but we will divide special sectors where you can stay and take refuge from the bombing,” Terekhov said.<\/p>\n
“Now the most important thing is to save lives.”<\/p>\n
Kharkiv, the city on the northeastern tip of Ukraine near the Russian border, was heavily bombed by Moscow forces at the beginning of their occupation, which began on February 24.<\/p>\n
After heavy fighting that severely damaged the city, Ukrainian forces managed to retain control of Kharkiv.<\/p>\n
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