Russians attack Izium in Kharkiv region: Homes on fire, one killed, several injured
Photo: Russians shelled Izyum on March 15, there is a victim and wounded (facebook.com/DSNSKHARKIV)
On the evening of March 15, the Russian army attacked the city of Izium in the Kharkiv region using drones. One person was killed, and several others were injured, including teenagers, according to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES).
"The enemy attacked the city of Izium in the Kharkiv region last night with strike UAVs," the statement said.
According to rescuers, three hits were recorded in the private residential sector.
"Three people were injured, including two teenagers. One person was killed," the SES reported.
Consequences of the shelling of the city of Izium, Kharkiv region, on March 15 (facebook.com/DSNSKHARKIV)
Consequences of the shelling of the city of Izium, Kharkiv region, on March 15 (facebook.com/DSNSKHARKIV)
Consequences of the shelling of the city of Izium, Kharkiv region, on March 15 (facebook.com/DSNSKHARKIV)
Additionally, the shelling caused fires in residential buildings, covering areas of 80 and 200 square meters, as well as one hectare of dry grass. Firefighters from the State Emergency Service (SES) quickly extinguished the fires.
Shelling of Izium
Izium is a city in Ukraine, serving as the administrative center of the Izium district in the Kharkiv region. It lies along the Siverskyi Donets River. The city suffered severe damage during Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
In 2022, Izium was occupied by Russian forces but was later liberated by the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the autumn of the same year. Since then, the city has faced ongoing attacks.
For instance, on February 4, Russian troops shelled Izium again. Initially, reports mentioned four dead and around 20 wounded. However, the number of casualties continued to rise, later reaching 50 injured and five killed.
