Number of casualties in Borova, Kharkiv region, rises to seven

Number of casualties in Borova, Kharkiv region, rises to seven

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One person was killed and seven injured, including three children, as a result of a Russian strike on the village of Borova, Izium district.

The head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, Oleh Syniehubov, reported this on Telegram, Ukrinform reported.

"As a result of the enemy shelling of the village of Borova, we know about one dead and seven injured, including three minor boys. A 70-year-old civilian local resident was killed," the statement reads.

According to Syniehubov, the 73-year-old victim has injuries from the debris, while the 44-year-old woman sustained moderate injuries.

"A 24-year-old woman was diagnosed with an acute stress reaction. Three young men aged 12 to 16 years old have mild to moderate injuries. An 18-year-old boy sustained a shrapnel wound. Medical aid is being provided to all the victims," informed the head of the Regional Military Administration.

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According to Serhii Bolvinov, head of the Kharkiv Police Investigation Department, the Russians fired from an Iskander.

"According to preliminary information, the Russians hit Iskander-M directly in the yard of a private house. There was a fire and a huge crater at the site of the hit. In addition to the house, a car burned down, and the body of a 70-year-old man was found near the car in the neighboring yard," Bolvinov said.

As reported, the Russian troops struck at deoccupied Borova in the Kharkiv region around 1:30 pm. One person was reported dead and four injured.

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