Russian forces strike again in Chuhuiv, where people are still under the rubble

OLHA HLUSHCHENKO — TUESDAY, 26 JULY 2022, 08:08

The Russians have attacked the hromadas [Amalgamated Territorial Communities - ed.] of Chuhuiv, Kharkiv, Tsyrkunivska and Balakliiska in Kharkiv Oblast.

Source: Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration on Telegram

Quote from Syniehubov: "Our defenders are holding their positions. Despite the fact that the Russians are "pouring" artillery fire on our defenders, we are fighting back on all fronts. Including a strategic one – Izium.

The Kharkiv military have inflicted significant losses on the Russian army along the Tsupivka - Dementiivka axis."

Details: The invaders attacked civilian infrastructure in Kharkiv’s Slobidskyi district at about 05:00.

The roof of a car dealership building burned as a result of the shelling. Several more shells hit open areas.

According to preliminary data from the Regional Emergency Medical Centre, there were no casualties.

At the same time, the invaders again attacked Chuhuiv. Critical infrastructure has been hit.

Rescue workers continue to clear the consequences of yesterday's destruction of the House of Culture, where there are still people in the basement.

Across the oblast, the invaders attacked the Tsyrkunivska community during the day and a residential building was damaged.

In the hromada of Balakliiska, a civilian infrastructure facility was also damaged as a result of Russian shelling.

Background: Russian troops shelled Chuhuiv in Kharkiv Oblast the previous night and three people have been rescued from under the rubble.