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Russia drops aerial bombs on settlement near Kharkiv: Child among injured

Russia drops aerial bombs on settlement near Kharkiv: Child among injured Photo: Russian forces dropped guided aerial bombs on Zolochiv in the Kharkiv region (t.me/mvs_ukraine)

Russian forces attacked the settlement of Zolochiv in the Kharkiv region. As a result of the enemy strike, six people were injured, including a child, according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine on Telegram.

Russian forces struck the settlement of Zolochiv, located about 40 kilometers from Kharkiv, with two guided aerial bombs.

As a result of the attack, six people were injured, including a 12-year-old child. Two women sustained shrapnel and blast injuries and were taken to the hospital. Another woman and two men suffered minor injuries and acute stress reactions.

"The issue of hospitalizing the 12-year-old boy is being considered," the Ministry of Internal Affairs noted.

The Russian shelling damaged administrative buildings, a kindergarten, shops, over 20 private homes, garages, and outbuildings. Additionally, the strike caused a fire.

Russia drops aerial bombs on settlement near Kharkiv: Child among injured

Photo: Russian forces shelled Zolochiv in the Kharkiv region (t.me/mvs_ukraine)

Russia drops aerial bombs on settlement near Kharkiv: Child among injured

Photo: Russian forces shelled Zolochiv in the Kharkiv region (t.me/mvs_ukraine)

Russia drops aerial bombs on settlement near Kharkiv: Child among injured

Photo: Russian forces shelled Zolochiv in the Kharkiv region (t.me/mvs_ukraine)

Russia drops aerial bombs on settlement near Kharkiv: Child among injured

Photo: Russian forces shelled Zolochiv in the Kharkiv region (t.me/mvs_ukraine)

Ukrainian shelling on August 15

Last night, Russian invaders launched a combined attack on Ukraine. The occupiers fired three Kh-59 guided missiles from aircraft, as well as 29 strike drones.

Air defense forces operated in eight regions of Ukraine and destroyed all Shaheds. According to recent reports, there were no hits resulting from the night attack.

Additionally, a powerful explosion occurred today in Pavlohrad, Dnipropetrovsk region. Local media noted that this happened before the air raid alert was announced, and footage of the smoke was shared online.

According to the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration, a fire broke out in Pavlohrad following the explosion. A 21-year-old man was injured and hospitalized.