Russian aerial bomb hits city in Kharkiv Oblast, injuring three civilians
Source: Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office
Details: The explosion is reported to have occurred near a residential building at around 09:30, with a guided bomb hitting the road nearby. As a result:
A 55-year-old man sustained a blast injury.
Two women, aged 75 and 55, suffered acute stress reactions.
The aftermath of the attack.
Photo: Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office
The strike also damaged houses and outbuildings.
The aftermath of the attack.
Photo: Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office
Early reports indicate that the Russians used a FAB-500 aerial bomb equipped with a Unified Gliding and Correction Module (UMPK) for converting unguided bombs into precision-guided munitions.
Quote from the Prosecutor's Office: "A pre-trial investigation has been launched into the commission of a war crime (Article 438.1 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine)."
The aftermath of the attack.
Photo: Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office
Background: On the night of Sunday 17-18 May, Russia launched a record 273 drones on Ukraine. Ukrainian air defence units destroyed nearly a third of them, while a further 128 disappeared from radar.
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