Russians hit Kharkiv Oblast: five injured, including teenager
Russian strikes in Kharkiv Oblast injured five individuals, including a 15-year-old, on February 15, 2023.
On February 15, 2023, Russian attacks on Kharkiv Oblast resulted in injuries to five individuals, among them a 15-year-old teenager. The strikes occurred in various locations, particularly targeting the village of Tetianivka, where a UAV (uncrewed aerial vehicle) damaged houses and vehicles, leading to casualties among the residents. The wounded included four adults - two women aged 58 and 25, and two men aged 61 and 22.
In addition to the direct injuries, the strikes also caused significant infrastructure damage, impacting residential houses, outbuildings, and power facilities in the villages of Slatyne and Ivashky. Furthermore, the railway infrastructure in the town of Lozova sustained damages, highlighting the widespread impact of the aerial assaults on both civilian life and local infrastructure in the region. Authorities from Kharkiv Oblast Police reported on these incidents, underlining the ongoing conflict's toll on local communities.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the persistent dangers faced by civilians in war-affected areas like Kharkiv Oblast, situated near the front lines of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. The injuries and damage inflicted by the strikes underscore the need for continuous monitoring of the humanitarian situation and for international support to assist affected populations in Eastern Ukraine.