Russian strike hits civilian site in Kharkiv Oblast, preliminarily no casualties

30 June 2024, 05:51 PM

Russia attacked a civilian enterprise in Derhachi, Kharkiv Oblast, Vyacheslav Zadorenko, head of the Derhachi City Military Administration, reported on Telegram on June 30.

No casualties have been reported yet, but the information is still being verified, he said.

Zadorenko announced the strike on Derhachi at 3:59 p.m. EET. He earlier warned about the threat of glide bombs and urged city residents to stay in shelters.

The Russians launched on June 29 the most massive strike on Derhachi since 2022, dropping four glide bombs on the city.

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Two men, aged 68 and 75, sustained shrapnel injuries and were hospitalized. A 71-year-old woman experienced an acute stress reaction. Pets were also injured.

At least three five-story buildings, two two-story buildings, and 20 houses, along with sheds, a garage cooperative, and residents' cars, were damaged. One civilian enterprise was hit, and power lines were partially destroyed.

Zadorenko reported on June 26 that Russians struck the residential sector of Derhachi, injuring 12 people, including three children — two boys aged 12 and 15 and a 17-year-old girl.

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