Russians attack Kharkiv Oblast: 1 person killed, 6 wounded, including a teenager and a pregnant woman – photos

On 27 August, Russian troops attacked the town of Bohodukhiv in Kharkiv Oblast, killing a 71-year-old man and injuring six others. Among them were a 15-year-old boy and his pregnant sister. Source: Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office; Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration

Quote from the Prosecutor's Office: "Investigators say that the Russian forces attacked the town of Bohodukhiv on 27 August at around 09:30.  One of the strikes was near a bus stop. A 71-year-old man was killed. Three men, a woman, a 15-year-old boy and his pregnant sister were injured."

Advertisement:   Aftermath of the Russian attackPhoto: Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office

Details: The Russians also hit an industrial facility and damaged private houses, outbuildings and cars.

Early reports suggest that the Russians struck the settlement from a Russian Tornado-S multiple rocket launcher system.

  Aftermath of the Russian attackPhoto: Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office

Law enforcers launched a pre-trial investigation into the violation of the laws and customs of war, combined with premeditated murder.

  Aftermath of the Russian attackPhoto: Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office

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  • The Russian army fired an Iskander missile on an infrastructure facility in the village of Andriivka in Kharkiv Oblast on the night of 26-27 August, injuring four people.

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