Devastation Strikes Nova Vodolaha’s Central Park
A drone attack in the central park of Nova Vodolaha, Kharkiv region, resulted in the deaths of six people, among them two children. Tragically, a one-year-old child was killed while in a stroller, along with an 11-year-old girl. Additionally, 14 individuals were wounded, including six children. Emergency responders are providing first aid to the injured and conducting thorough searches for any unexploded ordnance in the area.
Prime Minister’s Condemnation
Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky expressed his outrage over the attack, stating:
“The Russians are murderers. In broad daylight, they struck people in Nova Vodolaha’s central park, where families with children were gathered.” — Serhiy Koretsky
He emphasized that this assault targeted children and lacked any military justification, offering heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families: “This pain is beyond words.”
This horrific event highlights the severe toll that the ongoing conflict in Ukraine continues to inflict on civilians, especially children. It has sparked widespread public outrage and underscores the urgent need to safeguard non-combatants during wartime. The Prime Minister’s response reflects the profound grief and indignation shared across Ukrainian society amid persistent threats to the safety and lives of its people.