Russia strikes Borova in Kharkiv region: Fires break out, casualties reported
Photo: Russia shelled Borova, Kharkiv region, on September 12, causing casualties and injuries (Getty Images)
Russian troops shelled Borova, near Izium, Kharkiv region. There are casualties and wounded, and houses and shops are burning, according to the head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, Oleh Syniehubov.
"The Russian troops attacked Borova, Izium district, at 12:40 a.m. Unfortunately, a civilian was killed," Syniehubov says.
In addition, according to the head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, 7 people were injured.
"Houses and shops are on fire. Russia used a double strike tactic," he says.
Later, Syniehubov noted that the death toll increased to 2 people - the body of a woman was unblocked from the rubble.
"Preliminary, the Russians used cluster munitions on a residential area, at least five houses are on fire," he adds.
Russian shelling of Kharkiv region
Russian troops are constantly attacking the Kharkiv region with drones and various types of weapons. In particular, in July, Russian troops shelled Borova. The village council came under Russian attack, one person was killed and two were injured.
Borova was occupied by Russian troops during Russia's large-scale invasion of Ukraine. But in the autumn of 2022, the Ukrainian Armed Forces regained control of Borova. However, the Russians do not stop shelling the settlement.
