One road worker killed and four injured in Russian attack on Kharkiv Oblast

Alyona Kyrychenko — 8 December, 16:41
One road worker killed and four injured in Russian attack on Kharkiv Oblast
Road maintenance crews laying new asphalt. Stock photo: Getty Images

Employees of NAN, a Ukrainian contractor, were injured in a precision Russian strike on Kharkiv Oblast on 7 December as they carried out scheduled work at a site in a high-risk area.

Source: Ukraine's Agency for Restoration

Quote from the Agency: "The road workers were performing their duties, ensuring the stable operation of essential infrastructure."

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Details: The Agency reported that one worker, Yaroslav Manko, had been killed in the Russian attack. Four other workers were injured. Doctors are now fighting to save the lives of those injured.

Background:

In June, Russian forces used a drone to strike a mobile camp operated by road workers from Autostrada, a Ukrainian company, who were repairing roads in frontline areas.

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