A Russian double-tap missile strike in Kharkiv killed four rescuers and injured six during a large-scale assault on Ukraine. Simultaneously, a separate Russian drone strike hit a zoo in Kharkiv, killing 10 rabbits and injuring 15, with an elephant nearby experiencing stress. The zoo attack prompted an investigation into a war crime due to damaged enclosures. In response to the ongoing attacks, the EU adopted new sanctions targeting Russian energy revenues and propagandists.
Kharkiv has been the target of multiple Russian attacks, resulting in casualties among rescuers and animals, as well as damage to infrastructure. A double-tap missile strike killed four rescuers and injured six others in the city during a large-scale assault on Ukraine. In a separate incident, a Russian drone strike hit a zoo in Kharkiv, causing the deaths of 10 rabbits and injuring 15. An elephant at the zoo also experienced stress due to the impact of the attack. The drone strike damaged enclosures at the zoo, leading prosecutors to open an investigation into a potential war crime. In parallel with these attacks, the European Union has adopted new sanctions against Russia. These sanctions are designed to target Russian energy revenues and individuals involved in propaganda efforts.