Two-storey house ruined in Kupiansk, people may be trapped under rubble

A two-storey house with two entrances has been destroyed in the town of Kupiansk (Kharkiv Oblast) due to a Russian attack, with at least five private houses damaged and people possibly trapped under the rubble. Source: Oleh Syniehubov, the Head of Kharkiv Oblast State Administration, on Telegram Quote: "A two-story house with two entrances was ruined around 13:30 in an attack on Kupiansk, while at least five private houses were damaged.

Two women were hospitalised with injuries; one civilian man was treated on the spot.

There may be people under the rubble. The aftermath of the bombardment is being dealt with." Details: Syniehubov added that Russian forces launched over 10 airstrikes on the border settlements in Kharkiv Oblast on Saturday (17 February) alone.

Updated: Later, Syniehubov reported that a woman, 69, had been rescued from under the rubble and hospitalised with a fractured limb.

The search and rescue operation is ongoing, with two people still trapped under the rubble.

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