Russian forces have once again attacked civilians in the Kharkiv region: two women injured during an airstrike
In the night of May 19, the village of Starovirivka, located in the Kupiansk district of the Kharkiv region, once again became the target of aggression by Russian armed forces. According to investigators, at 15:15 local time, combat aircraft flew over the village and carried out a devastating airstrike on the residential sector. As a result of this attack, two civilians—women aged 45 and 73—were wounded to varying degrees and were urgently hospitalized for emergency medical care. According to data from the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office, the investigation is establishing all circumstances of the incident and collecting evidence in a case concerning the deliberate attack by the enemy on the civilian population. The military defeat and destruction affected not only people but also the infrastructure of the village. The strike damaged private and multi-apartment residential buildings, destroyed or damaged vehicles, and also damaged the post office building. Local residents and witnesses describe the horrific consequences of the airstrike: walls of houses are cracking under the pressure of the shockwave, and panic and fear have seized the villagers. Many of them have long been forced to live in conflict zones, and each such incident becomes a traumatic tragedy for them. These events once again confirm that the war in Kharkiv continues and continues to bring destruction and human suffering. The local authorities and emergency services urge residents to adhere to safety measures and to be as cautious as possible in case of alarms. At the same time, the Ukrainian military and authorities are intensifying efforts to control and counter enemy attacks, aiming to stop this wave of violence and ensure the safety of citizens. The war continues to destroy peaceful life in this part of the country, and each new case confirms the high cost of this battle. Ukrainians stand in the fight for their independence, and every sacrifice reminds us of the importance of unity and resilience in this difficult time.