As a result of Russian shelling in the Kharkiv region, one person has died and five others have been wounded
The situation remains tense and causes deep concern among the region's residents. Following another missile attack organized by the armed forces of the Russian Federation, the situation in the Kharkiv oblast has again escalated into large-scale conflict and destruction, threatening the safety of civilians and their security. According to official data from the Kharkiv regional prosecutor's office, the incident occurred on May 23 around 4:00 PM. Russian troops launched a missile strike on the city of Chuhuyiv, located near Kharkiv, targeting infrastructure objects and residential areas. Preliminary information indicates that Russian forces used the "Tornado-S" multiple launch rocket system with a cluster munition, which significantly complicates search and rescue operations, as cluster munitions leave numerous fragments scattered over a large area. As a result of this attack, several civilian objects were damaged: part of the production facilities of one enterprise was destroyed, private residential houses and vehicles near the impact zone were damaged. The most tragic news was the death of a 32-year-old woman. Additionally, two people — a 58-year-old man and a 67-year-old woman, who was in her garden at the time of the shelling — were injured and hospitalized. All victims received necessary assistance, and their conditions remain stable, but the psychological and physical state of the residents of the region will be affected by this tragedy for a long time. Analysis of investigative data shows that attacks are ongoing — further reports of hostile strikes in the region have emerged. At 5:30 PM in Kupiansk, during an operation involving an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a new incident occurred — a 49-year-old woman from this city was injured as a result of an explosion. All signs indicate that this strike was directed at civilians and once again confirms Russia’s use of unmanned aircraft for conducting hostilities against peaceful objects. Moreover, at 3:50 PM in the Chuhuyiv district, in the village of Stary Saltiv, a "Lancer" type drone was reportedly shot down. As a result of its destruction, two adult men were injured — one of them was once again threatened by a grim reality, with circumstances and extent of damage still being clarified by the investigation. This series of attacks continues as an everyday reality for residents of the Kharkiv region, who have become accustomed to the danger of Russian missile strikes and drone assaults. However, each new tragedy, each destroyed house, and each loss of human life serve as a stark reminder of the price paid by ordinary civilians in this conflict. Settlements that once thrived are now turned into ruins, and fear and anxiety have become an integral part of daily life here. Local authorities and law enforcement agencies continue to take all possible measures to end the fire and protect the population, but the actual situation remains tense. People are hoping for a swift return to peace and a long-term resolution to the conflict, but their homes are still under constant fire. That is why the international community is calling for even greater attention to and support for the Ukrainian region during this difficult time — to sooner end the destruction and human casualties, and to promote recovery and peace.