URCS provides aid to victims of Russian attack in Kharkiv

The Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) is extending aid to those affected by a recent Russian airstrike in Kharkiv. The URCS emergency response team collaborated with other emergency services to address the situation. Volunteers canvassed damaged buildings door-to-door, assessing the impact of the attack and identifying those in need.

They provided essential support, including psychological assistance, hot beverages, and snacks to affected individuals. In addition to psychological aid, those impacted received various forms of humanitarian assistance, such as hygiene kits, food parcels, drinking water, sleeping kits, camp beds, and other necessary items. To temporarily safeguard damaged homes, OSB boards and tarpaulins were distributed.

According to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, the Russian attack resulted in one fatality and six injuries. The fire damaged a two-story administrative building in the Industrialnyi district, as well as vehicles. The attack caused significant damage to residential, administrative, and industrial buildings, as well as vehicles.