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

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO - 23 May, 17:44

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.

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

Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Three people sought medical assistance.

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