Russian troops strike three districts in Kharkiv region, damaging houses and power lines

Russian troops strike three districts in Kharkiv region, damaging houses and power lines

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Russian troops struck the settlements of three districts in Kharkiv region. The towns of Vovchansk and Kupyansk suffer the most.

"Over the past day, the settlements of Kupyansk, Chuhuiv, and Bohodukhiv districts of the region came under enemy fire," Oleh Synehubov, Head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, posted on Telegram.

In particular, the enemy fired tanks, mortars, and artillery at Hrianykivka, Kupyansk, Vovchansk, Dvorichna, Svitlychne, and other settlements.

In addition, the occupiers launched airstrikes on Hraniv and Udy.

"Yesterday, after the morning shelling of Kupyansk, at least six private houses and outbuildings were damaged. Fires broke out. The village of Dvorichna also was under enemy fire. Windows were broken in several private houses there," Synehubov added.

At 11:00, Russian troops shelled the village of Svitlychne in Zolochiv territorial community with Uragan multiple rocket launchers. One household and power lines were damaged.

After 11:00, the enemy hit Vovchansk with artillery. Three private houses were damaged there.

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At night, after 23:00, the Russians struck Kupyansk again. A hangar, garages, and five cars, including two buses, burnt down. The area of the fire was 700 sqm.

"Fortunately, there were no casualties. Active fighting continues on the contact line. Our defenders are reliably holding their positions and repelling the enemy," said the regional governor.

As reported, 29 settlements in Kupyansk district in Kharkiv region remain temporarily occupied.

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