Police officer killed in Russian strike on memorial run
A police officer was killed and two others injured in a Russian missile strike on a memorial running event in Natalino, Kharkiv Oblast, on August 29. The attack targeted the site of an annual race honoring Ukrainian soldiers.
Consensus
- A police officer was killed in the Kharkiv Oblast on August 29.
- The incident occurred during an annual running event in Natalino, Berestynskyi Raion.
- The event was organized to honor Ukrainian soldiers and commemorate fallen fighters.
- A Russian missile strike hit the area where the event was taking place.
- Two other people were injured in the attack.
- A criminal investigation has been launched under Article 367, Part 3 of Ukraine's Criminal Code (official negligence).
Points of divergence
- The missile used was an 'Iskander-M' rocket. — tg_astrapress
- The death of a police officer may be classified as a violation of the laws and customs of war under international humanitarian law, as police are considered civilians. — tg_radiosvoboda
- The local police reported eight injured from Russian attacks in the Kharkiv Oblast within 24 hours. — tg_astrapress
Coverage (2 sources)
- Police officer killed in Kharkiv region from strike by Armed Forces of the Russian Federation on participants of a run in support of heroes of Ukraine, — police — ASTRA
- In the police of Kharkiv region, they announced about a dead policeman — Радио Свобода