A picturesque building in Ukraine called Harry Potter Castle was attacked by a Russian missile. The attack left four people dead and 23 injured. According to the BBC, the castle is the home of Serhiy Kivalov, a prominent former parliamentarian who was one of the injured.
Dramatic video shows several pellets exploding within seconds, setting off flames and setting the conical tower and roof of the castle ablaze.
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The video sparked several reactions wishing for an end to the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war. In response, one user wrote: “Why can’t this war be stopped?” Another user commented: “I feel sorry for both the innocent Ukrainians and Russians caught up in this political mess.” “They should end the war. There’s no way Ukraine will win. Why keep fighting in the first place,” a third user responded.
Sharing photos of the destruction, Ukraine’s Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin said: “Russia is cynically ignoring all norms of international humanitarian law. Last night, the enemy secretly attacked Odesa. Five people were killed. More than 30 people were injured, including two children and a pregnant woman. Five of the injured are in critical condition.
“The attack was carried out by an Iskander ballistic missile equipped with a cluster warhead. It is an indiscriminate weapon and its use can cause serious casualties to civilians. and rocket fragments were recovered. The investigation has reason to believe that the decision to use such weapons was made deliberately by Soviet officers in order to kill as many peaceful Ukrainians as possible. “The investigation is ongoing. We will find and punish those who gave the criminal order to shell peaceful Ukrainian cities,” Kostin added.
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According to CNN, Russian authorities have urged people not to take or share videos of Russian air defense operations.
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Date first uploaded: January 5, 2024 17:25 IST
