The Russian military has fired rockets at a Government building in Ukraine. This created a huge hole in the building.
War
Russia has strongly opposed the decision, citing Ukraine's willingness to join the European Union. Following this, President Putin presented a request to the Russian Parliament for permission to conduct a special military operation in Ukraine. Parliament also gave its approval. Vladimir Putin declared war on Ukraine on February 24.
This was followed by a fierce battle between the Russian military and Ukrainian security forces in Ukraine. The United Nations says more than a thousand people have been killed and many more injured. Ukraine also claims that 30 million people have so far sought refuge in neighboring countries as a result of the war.
Rocket attack
Russian rocket hit a Government building in the southern Ukrainian port city of Mykolaiv today. The Ukrainian Government says 3 people were killed and 22 were injured.
Local Governor Vitaliy Kim shared a photo of the damaged building. In it, it is clear that there is a huge hole in the middle of the building.
Rescue Mission
The Ukrainian Government says it has so far rescued 18 people from the building damaged by the attack, and that fire and rescue workers are still working on it.
Speaking on the occasion, local Governor Vitaliy Kim said, "They destroyed half of the building, got into my office."
Intensifying attack
The Russian military, which entered Ukraine on February 24, has been continuing to fight by air, land and sea. Fierce fighting is raging between the two armies in the Ukrainian capital, Kiev, Kharkiv and Mariupol.
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