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Russian forces attack Kharkiv Oblast, kill 1, injure 8

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Russia attacks Balakliia in Kharkiv Oblast, killing at least one and injuring eight people, Governor Oleh Syniehubov reported on June 5.

Emergency services are working on the site, the governor added.

Due to its proximity to the Russian border, Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv Oblast has been targeted by Russian attacks on a near daily basis since Feb. 24, 2022.

On June 4, Russian strikes killed two civilians and injured three more in Vovchansk, a city northeast of Kharkiv.

A bombing of the village Kivsharivka in the Kupiansk district on May 29 injured nine civilians, including elderly people, a pregnant woman, and children.

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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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