Russian forces struck the territory of Nova Poshta’s Kharkiv Innovation Sorting Terminal in a suburb of Kharkiv three times. Three men were killed in the attack, while 20 other people sustained injuries of varying severity.
The attack was reported by Kharkiv Regional Military Administration head Oleh Syniehubov and Nova Poshta’s press service.
According to Syniehubov, Russian forces carried out a missile strike on the postal terminal. The victims were men aged 24, 45 and 62.
Nova Poshta clarified that those killed included two company employees and a driver working for a partner carrier.
Another 20 people sustained injuries of varying severity. Three of the injured are in serious condition, and doctors are fighting to save their lives.
The company said the injured employees had been taken to hospital. Nova Poshta remains in contact with medical staff and is providing medical, psychological and financial assistance to the injured and the families of those killed.
Police officers, medics and rescuers are searching the area for any other possible victims. Efforts to deal with the aftermath of the strikes are continuing, complicated by the risk of further attacks.
Detailed information about the damaged cargo is being established. Nova Poshta said it would compensate customers for the declared value of shipments destroyed in the attack.
The company has also activated backup logistics routes and sorting hubs to minimize possible delivery delays. Customers can check the status of their shipments in the Nova Poshta mobile app and on its website.
