City of Izium 80% destroyed by Russian occupiers

Eighty per cent of buildings are estimated to have been damaged or destroyed during active hostilities in the city of Izium, Kharkiv Oblast. Source: Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: "In this matter, we will turn to the settlements of Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Kyiv and other oblasts for help.

We are counting on their support. Unfortunately, Izium is perhaps the city most affected by the occupiers, 80% of the city is destroyed. Everyone knows about this."

Details: Syniehubov reported that the occupiers also destroyed special equipment that was on the books of community-owned businesses in Izium.

Meanwhile, reconstruction work is ongoing in the city. Ukrposhta [Ukrainian Post - ed.] was one of the first to resume its operations. Bank branches have now returned to the liberated settlements.

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Background: Russian troops had occupied the city of Izium in Kharkiv Oblast from 2 April 2022. Russian forces withdrew from the city on 10 September, leaving military equipment behind. Izium was badly damaged during the hostilities.

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