Russian strike on Pavlohrad: miner Oleksii Khlibets and his 15-year-old daughter Valeriia killed, wife in critical condition. PHOTO

Russian drone strike on Pavlohrad kills Oleksii Khlibets and his 15-year-old daughter, leaves his wife Olena with severe injuries.

Censor.NET reports this with reference to DTEK' s press centre.

"This is a great tragedy for the entire DTEK family. In Pavlohrad, an enemy drone struck the apartment of our colleague, miner-combine operator Oleksii Khlibets from the Heroiv Kosmos Mine Administration. The lives of Oleksii and his 15-year-old daughter Valeriia were cut short instantly," the statement said.

It is noted that his wife, Oksana, sustained severe injuries. Doctors are currently fighting for her life.

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"This is a big loss for our company and the entire mining community," DTEK said.

Author: Ольга Кошарна