Three civilians injured in Russian drone strikes on Kharkiv Oblast
Source: Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office
Quote: "The Russians struck the village of Oleksandrivka in the Blyzniuky hromada of the Lozova district with Geran-2 drones. Residential buildings, a garage, a car and tractors have been damaged. Three civilians have been injured: two men aged 49 and 54 sustained wounds, while a 93-year-old woman suffered an acute stress reaction." [A hromada is an administrative unit designating a village, several villages, or a town, and their adjacent territories – ed.]
A damaged tractor
Photo: Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office
Details: In addition, the Russians attacked the town of Valky in the Bohodukhiv district with a drone at around 00:05 on 14 May. A lorry parked on the roadside was hit.
A damaged building
Photo: Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office
A vehicle and a fence near a house have been damaged. No casualties have been reported.
A police officer records the damage caused by a Russian attack
Photo: Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office
Early reports indicate the Russians used a Lancet UAV.
The damaged lorry
Photo: Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office
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