Iconic Ukrainian Building Destroyed: Derzhprom in Kharkiv

A Russian guided bomb attack on October 28, 2024, forever altered the landscape of Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second city. The strike impacted the historic Derzhprom building, one of the most celebrated landmarks from the 1920s.

Significant Impact on Derzhprom

The 9 p.m. local time (3 p.m. ET) attack left the iconic Derzhprom building, a Soviet-era constructivism masterpiece and former Soviet Union’s first skyscraper, heavily damaged. This attack came amidst several relentless strikes on the city.

Six people were injured in the Kharkiv attack, adding to the 13 previously wounded in an earlier bombing raid. Over a hundred yards of Kharkiv’s historic grain storage buildings were also destroyed.

Moreover, the recent attack on Derzhprom exemplified a broader pattern of destruction affecting residential buildings, medical facilities, and other critical infrastructure.

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Strong Reactions from Ukrainian Leadership

President Volodymyr Zelensky vehemently condemned the destructive actions, highlighting the symbolic significance of Derzhprom and Kryvyi Rih’s residential building attacks.

The President, while denouncing the bombings, pleaded for more international pressure to end the prolonged war. He criticized Russo’s nonchalance toward international ethics and urged the world to increase support and aid for Ukrainian resilience.

"Every handshake with war criminal Putin boosts his confidence. Every pleasant smile convinces him that he can get away with his crimes," the President wrote on his social media channel X and added a call for collective definitiveness in pursuing peace.

Regional Governor’s Statement

Oleh Syniehubov, the governor of the Kharkiv region, addressed the city’s residents via his Telegram account, acknowledging the ongoing crisis and stressing the importance of retaining mental strength amidst juggernaut damage impacting their beloved city.

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