Russians launch midday air strike on Kupiansk, causing casualties – photos

Anastasia Protz — 16 June, 21:35
Russians launch midday air strike on Kupiansk, causing casualties – photos
The aftermath of the Russian attack on Kupiansk. Photo: Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office

Russian troops launched an airstrike on a residential area of Kupiansk in Kharkiv Oblast in the middle of the day on 16 June. Reports indicate that at least three people were killed and two more injured.

Source: Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office

Details: Fires broke out in several apartments as a result of the Russians' strikes on apartment buildings in the city.

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Black smoke coming out of the windows of a building
Photo: Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office

A man and a woman suffered acute barotrauma. 

Quote: "New reports show that at least three civilians may have been killed. The situation in the city remains complicated; due to safety concerns, getting to the scene of the strikes is currently difficult. Details are being confirmed."

 
The stairs of a building covered in debris
Photo: Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office

Details: Law enforcement officers have initiated an investigation into the attack under Article 438.1 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine – violation of the laws and customs of war.

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