The number of people injured in the Russian strike on a shopping center in Kharkiv has risen to five.

Oleh Syniehubov, head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, reported this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.

"Another blatant act of terrorism by the enemy against an entirely civilian facility. Five more people were injured: a 25-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man sustained injuries, while women aged 26 and 58 and a 38-year-old man experienced acute stress reactions. They are receiving the necessary medical care," Syniehubov said.

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According to him, efforts to deal with the aftermath of the strike are continuing at the site. First and foremost, emergency workers are checking whether anyone else needs medical assistance.