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Russian strike against Vovchansk in Kharkiv Oblast kills civilian

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A Russian strike against Vovchansk in Kharkiv Oblast's Chuhuiv district killed a 65-year-old woman, Governor Oleh Syniehubov reported.

The governor reported on the incident at around 7 p.m. local time. He did not provide further details on the circumstances and consequences of the attack.

The town of Vovchansk, with a pre-war population of 18,000, lies roughly 50 kilometers northeast of Kharkiv and only around five kilometers south of the Russian border.

The settlement suffers regular strikes by Russian forces.

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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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