Russian forces launch Shahed strikes on Balakliya, six people wounded
Aftermath of Russian strikes on Balakliya overnight on June 16 (Photo: Vitaliy Karabanov/Telegram)
Russian forces launched Shahed drone strikes on Balakliya in Kharkiv Oblast overnight, injuring six people, including two children, City Military Administration chief Vitaliy Karabanov reported on June 16.
“Four victims have been hospitalized and are receiving the necessary medical care,” Karabanov said.
“Two people were treated at the scene.”
Authorities are now clarifying information regarding other potential casualties.
Karabanov added that the strikes targeted high-rise apartment buildings and businesses in residential areas.
Clean up efforts are still ongoing.
An earlier large-scale Russian attack on Balakliya on May 23 wounded nine people.
The attacks sparked fires across the city and caused damage to nine vehicles, a post office, a hotel, a cafe, a school, a high-rise building, and a sports facility.
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