Russians strike Lozova in Kharkiv Oblast, injuring six people

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO - 18 October, 20:22

The aftermath of the Russian attack on Lozova. Photo: State Emergency Service

Early reports indicate that four people have been injured in a Russian attack on the city of Lozova in Kharkiv Oblast.

Source: State Emergency Service in Kharkiv Oblast; Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration

The aftermath of the attack on Lozova.

Photo: State Emergency Service

Quote: "Today, at around 17:30, Russian troops struck a residential area in the city of Lozova (presumably with a guided aerial bomb).

The strike has caused destruction and a fire on the premises of a residential property. A residential building caught fire over an area of 80 square metres.

Early reports indicate that four people have been injured."

Updated: At 20:14, Syniehubov reported that the Russian guided aerial bomb strike on Lozova had injured six people: five women aged 47, 77, 51, 80 and 66 and a 39-year-old man.

The women aged 47 and 77 suffered blast injuries and have been taken to hospital. Four others received medical assistance on the spot.

Background: On 18 October, one man was killed and six people were injured in Russian attacks on Kharkiv Oblast.

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