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Russian attacks against Vovchansk in Kharkiv Oblast kill 1, injure 3

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Russian attacks against Vovchansk in Kharkiv Oblast kill 1, injure 3
The aftermath of the Russian air strikes against the city of Vovchansk on May 19, 2024. (Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office / Telegram)

Russian troops launched several strikes on May 19 against the city of Vovchansk, killing one and injuring three other people, the regional Prosecutor's Office reported.

Russia launched new offensive actions on May 10 in the north of Kharkiv Oblast toward Lyptsi and Vovchansk, a town located less than five kilometers (three miles) from the Russian border and around 50 kilometers (31 miles) from the city of Kharkiv.

Russian forces attacked Vovchansk at around 3:30 a.m. local time, killing a 63-year-old man. The ther three men were injured due to the shelling.

Residential buildings, hospitals, and other civilian infrastructure was destroyed in the city, according to the regional Prosecutor's Office.

Ukraine's Defense Ministry confirmed on May 15 that Russian units had entered the northern parts of Vovchansk, but the Ukrainian military reportedly prevented them from establishing a foothold deeper in the town.

In total, Russian troops managed to advance as far as 10 kilometers (6 miles).

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 19 that Ukrainian forces gained more solid positions in Kharkiv Oblast.

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The latest announcement comes as Kyiv experienced widespread power outages on Oct. 8 following a Russian attack on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Over 3 million residents in the capital lost power in what officials described as "an attack on one of the energy facilities important for the city of Kyiv."

The railway operator initially reported that the passenger train's driver suffered a leg injury and four passengers required medical attention. The crew of the electric locomotive was unharmed.

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"The government looks forward to the smooth resolution of all pending issues between the two countries and will continue consultations with the Ukrainian side to this end," the South Korean Foreign Ministry said in a press release.

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