Woman killed and four people injured in Russian attacks on Kharkiv Oblast – photo

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO — 23 May, 17:44
Woman killed and four people injured in Russian attacks on Kharkiv Oblast – photo
The aftermath of the Russian attack on Balakliia on 23 May. Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

A woman was killed and four other people were injured in Russian attacks on Kharkiv Oblast on 23 May.

Source: Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office

Details: At around 06:00, a Russian drone, type not yet identified, attacked a VAZ vehicle travelling along the Derhachi-Kozacha Lopan road between the villages of Nova Kozacha and Tsupivka.

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The attack killed an 86-year-old woman who was a passenger in the car. The driver, her son, was injured and taken to hospital.

In addition, at around 11:35, Russian forces struck the city of Balakliia in the Izium district. Early reports indicate that the Russians used two Geran-type jet-powered UAVs.

One strike was recorded near a sport complex and another near an apartment block. The attack damaged vehicles and shattered windows in nearby buildings.

The aftermath of the Russian attack on Balakliia on 23 May
The aftermath of the Russian attack on Balakliia on 23 May
Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Three people sought medical assistance.

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