Drone strike on park in Nova Vodolaha: six killed, including three children

Attack on a mass recreation site

Russian occupiers carried out an attack using an unmanned aerial vehicle on the central park of the city of Nova Vodolaha in Kharkiv Oblast. At the time of the strike, a significant number of people were on the park grounds, including families with children who were spending time there.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine reported on the consequences of the incident. According to the ministry, six people sustained fatal injuries as a result of the impact. Three of the victims are children.

Losses and casualties dynamics

Initial data indicated the death of three people: two women and an infant who was in a stroller at the time of the attack. The initial report recorded at least 14 injured, including seven children.

Subsequently, the head of the regional military administration, Oleh Syniehubov, updated the information, noting that the number of injured had risen to 15. At 18:22, it was confirmed that six people had been killed, three of whom were children.

Emergency services' actions

Following the impact, rescue and other emergency services immediately began operations at the scene. Specialists are providing pre-medical aid to the injured and are inspecting the area to detect any potential explosive devices.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs emphasised that Russian forces are again carrying out attacks on the civilian population, targeting places where families with children are resting.