Three injured and buildings damaged in Russian strike on centre of Balakliia

Three people were injured and residential buildings and a cultural facility damaged in a Russian strike on the centre of Balakliia in Kharkiv Oblast on the evening of 8 November.

Source: Vitalii Karabanov, Head of Balakliia City Military Administration

Quote: "Today, an enemy attack struck the central part of our town. Three people are currently known to have been injured."

Details: One man sustained shrapnel wounds and was taken to hospital. He is currently receiving all the necessary medical treatment.

Two young women were suffering from shock and received medical treatment at the scene.

The attack also damaged apartment blocks and a cultural facility, shattering windows.

The extent of the damage is being established.

Background: On the morning of Sunday 8 November, one person was injured and the roof of an apartment block was damaged in a Russian drone attack on Kharkiv.

Subscribe on Patreon to back our journalism long-term.