According to updated data, the number of victims of the attack inflicted by the Russian occupation forces on Pervomaisky (Kharkiv region) on Tuesday afternoon increased from 12 to 16 people.

"Some 16 people were injured, including seven children. The youngest child is one-year old. The injured were taken to a health facility," the communications department of the Main Directorate of the National Police in Kharkiv region said.

According to police, as a result of the attack, a high-rise building was also damaged, and car fires were recorded.

An investigative-operational group and explosives experts are working on the spot. An inspection of the scene is underway. The police are collecting physical evidence.

On the facts of violation of the laws and customs of war, investigators opened criminal proceedings under Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

As reported earlier, Head of Kharkiv Region al military Administration Oleh Synehubov said 12 people, including five children, were injured as a result of the strike on Pervomaisky.

During the attack on Pervomaisky, a farewell ceremony was held in the town with Kraken fighter and the third assault battalion Oleh Fadeyenko (call sign Small Boy) who was killed near Bakhmut.