Russia launches large-scale attack on Kupiansk in Kharkiv Oblast: one civilian killed, others injured – photos
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Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:12:00 +0200
Russian troops launched a largescale 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 Prosecutors 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 85yearold woman was injured and a 76yearold man suffered an acute stress reaction.
The aftermath of the Russian attack.
Photo State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Kharkiv Oblast Details Firefighters reported that fires had broken out in a residential area.
Update Later, the Prosecutors Office reported that Russia had struck Kupiansk again around 2050 with aircraft. A 51yearold 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 largescale 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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