Brief
Zelensky says Russian drone killed teacher and infant in Kharkiv park
The attack also left 15 injured, prompting Zelensky to call for stronger air‑defence and sustained sanctions on Russia.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a Russian Shahed drone struck a park in Nova Vodolaha, Kharkiv region, killing 28‑year‑old teacher Inna Mariukhna and her 14‑month‑old daughter Angelina.
What happened
The drone hit the park near an ordinary café, hitting a stroller and killing the child, Zelensky wrote on X. Six people died in the attack, including the mother‑daughter pair, and 15 others were injured, seven of them children.
What the reports add
The Ukrainian government listed additional victims: eight‑year‑old Arina Koval, 34‑year‑old Yulia Spichak, 36‑year‑old Marianna Krasiuk and an unidentified man. The same source said a further 15 people suffered injuries.
What was said
"A horrific Russian strike in the Kharkiv region… Pure atrocity," Zelensky posted. He added that the strike showed Ukraine needs more protection and air defence. He also urged the United States to keep sanctions on Russia in place while the killings continue.
How it came about
The strike follows a wave of Russian drone and missile attacks across Ukraine in recent weeks, including a bus bombing in Kramatorsk on Oct. 8 and multiple civilian casualties reported by Felo News on Oct. 9.
Key facts
- Russian Shahed drone struck a park in Nova Vodolaha, Kharkiv region. (independent.co.uk)
- Teacher Inna Mariukhna and her 14‑month‑old daughter Angelina were killed. (independent.co.uk)
- Six people were killed and 15 injured, including seven children. (independent.co.uk)
- Zelensky called the attack a "pure atrocity" and urged stronger air defence. (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Mother and baby daughter in pushchair killed in Russian strike on Ukraine park”
