Russian attack on Izium kills one, injures nine, including 13-year-old girl

A Russian attack on the Ukrainian town of Izium in Kharkiv Oblast resulted in the death of a 46-year-old man and injuries to nine others, including a 13-year-old girl, according to regional governor Oleh Synehubov. The incident occurred on August 24 when a Russian munition struck a private residential property, damaging at least ten homes and power lines.

Emergency services are responding to the scene, while medical personnel are attending to the wounded. The Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office confirmed the attack, stating that Russian forces utilized a Tornado-S multiple-launch rocket system around 8:15 a.m. with the projectile hitting ground near residential buildings. Pictures of the aftermath were published, revealing the injuries sustained by the victims.

On August 23, Russian forces launched three guided aerial bombs at Izium, injuring two people and causing damage to approximately twenty homes and power lines.