URCS sets up support points for those affected by Russian drone attack in Kharkiv
The Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) has set up support points for those affected by the Russian drone attack in the city of Kharkiv.
"Yesterday, at all the strike locations in Kharkiv, the rapid response unit of the Ukrainian Red Cross Society in Kharkiv region was on duty… On site, URCS support points were deployed where victims could charge their mobile phones, drink water or hot beverages, and have a snack," the organization reported on Facebook on Tuesday.
Based on the needs identified, the Ukrainian Red Cross team distributed humanitarian aid: OSB boards for temporary repairs, drinking water, transit food and hygiene kits, including children's kits, as well as other essential items.
In addition, volunteers carried out patrols of areas near the strike sites and damaged buildings, conducted door-to-door visits to identify victims, provided first aid to the wounded, and offered psychological support to those in need.
According to Ukraine's State Emergency Service (SES), Kharkiv came under attack by Russian drones on April 6. At least five people were injured. A residential high-rise in the Kyiv district was destroyed, cars were damaged, and a bus near a public transport stop was hit. Fires broke out in open areas as a result of the strikes, which rescuers quickly extinguished.
