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Russian missile attack against Kharkiv Oblast town injures 11

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Russian missile attack against Kharkiv Oblast town injures 11
The aftermath of a Russian missile attack against Zlatopil, Kharkiv Oblast, on Dec. 10, 2024. (State Emergency Service)

A Russian missile attack against the town of Zlatopil in Kharkiv Oblast on Dec. 10 injured at least 11 people, officials reported.

A hit was recorded near a bank, damaging non-residential buildings and cars, the governor said at around 10:20 a.m. local time. Less than 10 minutes later, Syniehubov reported another attack.

Russia likely deployed two Iskander-M ballistic missiles against the town, Ukraine's Interior Ministry reported.

The victims included two men aged 49 and 59 and eight women aged between 29 and 62. Eight of the injured residents were hospitalized, according to Governor Oleh Syniehubov.

Houses, businesses, cars, and administrative buildings were damaged.

Zlatopil, with a pre-war population of 28,500, is located around 60 kilometers (roughly 35 miles) south of Kharkiv, the regional center.

Lying near the Russian border and occupied territories in the northeast, Kharkiv Oblast is a regular target of Russian attacks, resulting in civilian casualties and damage.

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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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