Russian missile kills three at memorial race in Kharkiv region
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A Russian missile struck a memorial race in Natalyno, Kharkiv region, on August 29, killing three people. Regional prosecutors opened a criminal negligence investigation into the event's organizers. The strike came as a separate Russian attack on an ammunition depot near Kyiv killed 38 people.
Key Facts
- Three people were killed when a Russian missile hit a memorial race in Natalyno, Kharkiv region, on August 29.
- The race, titled "I Respect Warriors, I Run for Heroes of Ukraine," was organized by the village military administration.
- Police said the strike was carried out with an Iskander-M missile.
- A separate Russian strike on an ammunition depot near Kyiv killed 38 people and wounded 20, with four missing.
The Natalyno Strike
Russian forces struck the village of Natalyno in Kharkiv region on the morning of August 29, hitting an annual race held in memory of Ukrainian soldiers killed in the war. The regional police reported the attack on Sunday, August 30, and the regional prosecutor's office confirmed three fatalities. The race, called "I Respect Warriors, I Run for Heroes of Ukraine," was organized by the village military administration. A similar race was held the same day in the city of Zmiiv, located 111 km from Natalyno, according to regional authorities. Police stated that the strike on the race participants was carried out with an Iskander-M missile.
Negligence Investigation
Law enforcement opened a pre-trial investigation under Article 367, Part 3 of the Criminal Code, which covers official negligence resulting in loss of life. Investigators will examine the actions of the race organizers, specifically whether officials fulfilled their duties to ensure participant safety and took all necessary measures to prevent threats to life and health.
Kyiv Ammunition Depot Strike
On the night of August 29, the Russian army also struck an ammunition depot near Kyiv, killing 38 people, wounding 20, and leaving four missing. According to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, most of the dead were residents of a nearby elderly care home.
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Russian missile kills three at memorial race in Kharkiv region
