One killed, one injured as Russians shell Vovchansk in Kharkiv region

28.12.2023 14:06

Ukrinform

Thursday morning, the Russian invasion forces opened fire at the town of Vovchansk in Kharkiv region, close to the border with Russia, killing a civilian woman and injuring another local.

That’s according to Oleh Syniehubov, the head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, Ukrinform reports.

"Another act of terrorism by the Russians against the civilian population. At about 10:00, the enemy shelled Vovchansk, in the Chuhuiv district, (tentative reports suggest the strike involved a multiple rocket launcher). Unfortunately, a 66-year-old woman succumbed to her injuries in hospital. A 63-year-old local resident is being treated for his wounds on the spot," Syniehubov said.

According to the official a vehicle caught fire as a result of the strike. Emergency response services and law enforcement scrambled to the scene.

As reported, on December 27, Russian troops shelled more than 15 settlements across Kharkiv region.

Photo: Oleh Syniehubov/ Facebook