The three Russian glide bombs pounded into the residential tower block, ripping apart several floors. At least 10 are inured in a strike that is part of what has become a near-daily aerial assault on Ukraine’s second-largest city.
In his office a few streets away is mayor Igor Terekhov, who is quickly rushed into a meeting as ourinterview is put on hold. Images then started to flood social media showing the destruction wrought upon the civilian populated-area near the Peremoha metro station in the city centre.
When the interview resumes, Terekhov was forced to take three calls while emergency services rushed to the scene nearby to help the wounded. Aides intermittently grabbed the mayor to update him on the developing situation.