Russian occupation forces attacked the village of Zolochiv, Kharkiv Oblast, with an aerial guided bomb, damaging administrative and residential buildings and destroying a social welfare office.

Source : State Emergency Service of Ukraine; Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office

Quote from the prosecutor's office : "The investigation suggests that the Russian Armed Forces launched an airstrike on the village of Zolochiv at around 04:50 on 18 February. The bomb hit the centre of the settlement."

Details : Emergency workers said that the explosion destroyed the premises of a social welfare centre. Nearby buildings were damaged, including a community arts centre, a two-storey residential building and commercial facilities.

Aftermath of a Russian attack on Zolochiv.

Photo: Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office on Facebook

The bomb hit the centre of the settlement. The prosecutor's office noted that there were no casualties in the attack.

Background :

• On the evening of 6 January, Russian forces carried out airstrikes on the village of Zolochiv in Kharkiv Oblast, injuring a civilian.
• On 19 January, Russia dropped three bombs on the village.
• Later, on 11 February, Russian troops struck the village of Zolochiv in Kharkiv Oblast with an aerial guided bomb and hit a house, injuring seven people, including a 12-year-old boy.

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