In Kharkiv, the number of casualties from the attack on the city center has increased to 37 people.

This information was released on Telegram by Kharkiv's mayor, Ihor Terekhov.

“The number of casualties from the shelling in Kharkiv has risen to 37 people,” Terekhov reported.

He noted that 20 residential buildings were damaged: 17 high-rises and three private homes in the Shevchenkivskyi and Holodnohirskiy districts. The explosion shattered 612 windows.

The mayor emphasized that these figures are preliminary, as checks on the apartments are still ongoing.

Additionally, the blast left a large crater in the roadway. Seven cars were burned, and another 18 were damaged. The production workshop of a textile enterprise, the administration building of a municipal enterprise, and its storage facilities were also affected.

Terekhov clarified that the damage to the nearby electrical substation is not critical. Energy workers plan to fully restore electricity supply by evening.

“The city is functioning. Municipal workers, rescuers, law enforcement officers, volunteers, medical staff, and the emergency response team from the Red Cross are all on-site. We have already started boarding up the blown-out windows, but this is not yet possible everywhere - in many apartments, we first need to clear the frames of glass,” the mayor stated.

According to him, a mobile administrative service center will operate near the explosion sites tomorrow. Residents will be able to apply for compensation under the “eRecovery” program.

There are currently no requests for relocation: people are trying to restore their homes. However, the city authorities are prepared for changes in the situation and are offering temporary housing in dormitories.

“What happened today can only be called one thing - terrorism. Another targeted strike by the Russian Federation against the civilian population. Without any military targets nearby,” the mayor stressed.

According to the State Emergency Service, among the casualties from the airstrike are four children.

More than 100 rescuers and 35 units of equipment from the State Emergency Service are involved in addressing the consequences of today's Russian terrorist attack on Kharkiv. Psychologists from the State Emergency Service have assisted over 50 individuals.