Russia launches large-scale attack on Kupiansk in Kharkiv Oblast: one civilian killed, others injured – photos
Russian troops launched a large-scale attack on the town of Kupiansk in Kharkiv Oblast on 19 March, killing one civilian and injuring others.
Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine; Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor’s Office; Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration
Quote: "This afternoon, Russian occupiers launched a series of airstrikes on the town in Kharkiv Oblast. As a result of the bombing, an 85-year-old woman was injured and a 76-year-old man suffered an acute stress reaction."
Details: Firefighters reported that fires had broken out in a residential area.
Update: Later, the Prosecutor’s Office reported that Russia had struck Kupiansk again around 20:50 with aircraft.
A 51-year-old man was killed. A woman suffered a blast injury.
Residential houses were damaged. A garage caught fire. The specific type of aircraft ammunition Russia used to bombard the town is being confirmed.
Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration, reported that Russia had launched a large-scale attack on Kupiansk with aircraft. The Russians had used at least 20 guided aerial bombs just over the past few hours.
Critical infrastructure has been damaged, and fires have broken out in civilian facilities. The constant threat of more strikes is making it difficult for specialised services to work.
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