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Russian airstrike against Kharkiv Oblast kills woman, damages school

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Russian airstrike against Kharkiv Oblast kills woman, damages school
The aftermath of a Russian airstrike against Vilkhuvatka, Kharkiv Oblast, on Jan. 10, 2024. (Governor Oleh Syniehubov/Telegram)

Russian forces launched two guided aerial bombs against the village of Vilkhuvatka in the Kupiansk district of Kharkiv Oblast on Jan. 10, killing a 48-year-old woman, officials said.

The attack took place at around 2:30 p.m. local time. One of the bombs started a fire in a local school and partially destroyed it, the State Emergency Service reported.

Rescuers said that the fire was put out at 4:20 p.m.

The other bomb hit the village's residential area, killing the woman, the State Emergency Service said. A shop and at least 10 houses were also reportedly damaged.

Vilkhuvatka lies less than 10 kilometers east of the Russian border.

Moscow has been intensifying its military operations in the Kupiansk area, hoping to capture the city, the Ukrainian military warned.

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Martin Fornusek

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Martin Fornusek is a reporter for the Kyiv Independent, specializing in international and regional politics, history, and disinformation. Based in Lviv, Martin often reports on international politics, with a focus on analyzing developments related to Ukraine and Russia. His career in journalism began in 2021 after graduating from Masaryk University in Brno, Czechia, earning a Master's degree in Conflict and Democracy Studies. Martin has been invited to speak on Times Radio, France 24, Czech Television, and Radio Free Europe. He speaks English, Czech, and Ukrainian.

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