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Russian attack on Kharkiv hits zoo, injures animals

Russian forces struck the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on June 15, hitting the zoo in the Shevchenkivskyi district. Enclosures were damaged and animals injured, according to Ukrainska Pravda.

Russian attack on Kharkiv hits zoo, injures animals
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Russian troops carried out an attack on Kharkiv on June 15, hitting the zoo in the Shevchenkivskyi district. According to Ukrainska Pravda, enclosures were damaged and animals were injured. The exact number of affected animals and the extent of the damage are not yet known.

The attack on Kharkiv is part of Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine. Authorities are working to clear the damage and ensure the safety of the animals.

Source: glavcom.ua