Russia strikes center of Kupiansk in Kharkiv region: Many injured, city hall damaged
Photo: An aerial bomb strike in Kupiansk (t.me/synegubov)
Russian army carried out an airstrike on the center of Kupiansk today, August 28. There are reports of a large number of casualties, according to Kharkiv Regional Military Administration head Oleh Syniehubov on Telegram, the Office of the Prosecutor General on Telegram, and the evening address by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
As Syniehubov wrote, Russia used a guided aerial bomb for the strike on the city center
Photo: Aftermath of the Russian strike on Kupiansk
"The city administration building was damaged," he clarified.
According to him, there are currently 12 reported casualties. The shelling also damaged 898 windows in residential buildings and 95 windows in the courthouse.
The prosecutor's office noted that among the wounded are two police officers. Preliminary reports indicate that the city was hit by FAB-500 bombs with guidance and correction modules.
"The hotel, residential buildings, outbuildings, cars, shops, administrative buildings, and other civilian infrastructure were damaged," the law enforcement officials added.
A pre-trial investigation has been launched into violations of the laws and customs of war.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that as a result of the Russian attack, civilians were trapped under the rubble.
What preceded
It is worth noting that Kupiansk is a frontline city. The Russian forces are located 10 kilometers from the settlement, and as a result, the city frequently comes under enemy shelling.
On August 9, the enemy struck residential areas of Kupiansk. There were reports of three casualties.
