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Russian forces struck hospital in Zolochiv, Kharkiv region, fire and casualties reported

Russian forces struck hospital in Zolochiv, Kharkiv region, fire and casualties reported Aftermath of the Russian drone strike on the Zolochiv hospital on March 14 (Photo: t.me/synegubov)

Russian forces launched an airstrike using drones on the territory of the village of Zolochiv in the Kharkiv region on the night of March 14. A hit was recorded on the local hospital building, causing a fire, and one person has been reported injured, reports the head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, Oleh Syniehubov.

As the official explained, the enemy drone attack took place around midnight.

"As a result of the drone hit, the roof caught fire. Forty minutes later, the enemy launched a second strike with two drones," the head of the regional military administration reported.

According to the head of the administration, a 33-year-old emergency medical team member was injured due to the Russian drone attack. He noted that the woman suffered an acute stress reaction.

The head of the regional military administration also added that the fire in Zolochiv had already been extinguished by emergency services.

Additionally, Syniehubov shared footage of the aftermath of the enemy attack on the hospital.

Russian forces struck hospital in Zolochiv, Kharkiv region, fire and casualties reported

The consequences of the Russian airstrike on Zolochiv on the night of March 14 (photo: t.me/synegubov)

Russian forces struck hospital in Zolochiv, Kharkiv region, fire and casualties reported

The consequences of the Russian airstrike on Zolochiv on the night of March 14 (photo: t.me/synegubov)

For reference: The village of Zolochiv in the Bohodukhiv district is located in the northwest of the Kharkiv region. The area of the settlement is 10.67 square kilometers. According to data from 2024, the population is about 5,000 people.

Росіяни цієї ночі вдарили по лікарні у Золочеві, була пожежа та є постраждала

It should be noted that Zolochiv frequently suffers from Russian air attacks. For example, on February 26, Russian forces dropped two guided aerial bombs on the village. As a result of the attack, dozens of private homes were destroyed, and three people were injured.

Additionally, due to a Russian strike with KAB bombs on February 11, seven people were injured in the Zolochiv community.