Russia hits Kharkiv supermarket – authorities

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said over 200 people could have been inside the supermarket when it was attacked.

At least two people have been killed and 35 others wounded after Russian forces hit a supermarket in the northern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv with two glide bombs, local officials say.

A large fire can be seen raging at the Epicenter K home improvement store on the northern outskirts of the city.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said over 200 people could have been inside the supermarket when it was attacked.

Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov wrote on Telegram: "A large number of people are missing. This is pure terrorism."

President Zelensky added: "This strike on Kharkiv is another manifestation of Russian madness.

"Only madmen like [Russian President Vladimir] Putin are capable of killing and terrorising people in this way."