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Russia launches missile attack on Shevchenkove settlement market in Kharkiv Region, one killed, one wounded

According to preliminary data, one person was killed, and seven were injured.

Russia launches missile attack on Shevchenkove settlement market in Kharkiv Region, one killed, one wounded
Photo: Kyrylo Tymoshenko on Tg

On the morning of 9 January, the Russian military launched a missile attack on the village of Shevchenkove, Kupyansk District, Kharkiv Region, the Head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration Oleh Synehubov said on Telegram.

"In the village of Shevchenkove, Kupyansk District, a missile strike (preliminary from the S-300) on the local market was recorded," the statement said.

Update 10:40. Synehubov reported the death of a 60-year-old woman.

Photo: Oleh Synehubov's tg-channel/ Kharkiv Regional State Administration

Photo: Oleh Synehubov's tg-channel/ Kharkiv Regional State Administration

"All other victims were hospitalized. Doctors are providing them with assistance. Rescuers continue to clear the debris," he said.

According to the Regional Emergency Medical Centre, seven civilians were wounded as a result of the missile strike. Among them is a 13-year-old girl, Synehubov added.

Photo: Kyrylo Tymoshenko on Tg

Photo: Kyrylo Tymoshenko on Tg

Photo: Kyrylo Tymoshenko on Tg

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