Russian strikes on Balakliia damage enterprise

Russian strikes on Balakliia damage enterprise

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Russian strikes on Balakliia in the Kharkiv region caused damage to the buildings of a production enterprise, though no injuries were reported.

Vitaliy Karabanov, the head of the Balakliia City Military Administration, said this in a post on Telegram, Ukrinform reports.

“The attack resulted in destruction, but fortunately, there were no casualties. This shelling is yet another example of Russia’s ongoing targeted terror against civilians and civilian infrastructure,” he wrote.

According to Karabanov, the shelling occurred shortly after 5 a.m., the enemy used Shahed drones.

Read also: Damage and injuries reported as Russian drones attack Pivdenne in Kharkiv region

As reported, on the night of March 9, Russian forces targeted Balakliia with drones, damaging a lyceum and sparking a fire. The attack also caused destruction to the roof, ceilings, and windows of the building, as well as six apartment blocks, the district Primary Health Care Center, the Employment Center, the Center for Children and Youth Creativity, two cafes, and several vehicles.

Photo credit: Telegram/Vitaliy Karabanov

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