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Russian Strike Devastates Kharkiv EcoPark, Animals Suffer

1/1/2026

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On January 1, 2026, Russian forces targeted the Feldman EcoPark near Kharkiv with a guided aerial bomb, killing most of the birds.
The strike injured several large animals, including lions, and destroyed winter shelters, per Oleksandr Feldman, founder.
A 40-year-old volunteer sustained minor injuries.
The eco-park has faced multiple assaults since Russia's 2022 invasion, with reports indicating that more than 6 million animals have died in the conflict.

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Story summary

On January 1, 2026, Russian forces targeted the Feldman EcoPark near Kharkiv with a guided aerial bomb, killing most of the birds.
The strike injured several large animals, including lions, and destroyed winter shelters, per Oleksandr Feldman, founder.
A 40-year-old volunteer sustained minor injuries.
The eco-park has faced multiple assaults since Russia's 2022 invasion, with reports indicating that more than 6 million animals have died in the conflict.