Locals clear up rubble after Russian missile hits Kharkiv school used as shelter | IN PICS

A school in Kharkiv was damaged by shelling as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues.

Parents and teachers were seen clearing the rubble from the school building.

Many civilians were taking shelter in the school as shelling by Russia continues.

Everyday classroom elements - desks, chairs and writing boards - now lay in the exposed ruins.

Russia says it is not shelling civilian targets, but residents who were driven from their homes were sheltering in the school when the missile struck.

As Russia continues to attack Ukraine, millions of civilians have left their country while many seek shelter in subways and schools.