Russia struck Izium. Five fatalities reported (updated).

Russia attacked Izium - casualties and victims

Izium, a city in Kharkiv Oblast, was subjected to attacks by Russia. Oleg Synegubov, the head of the Kharkiv Regional State Administration, reported that a ballistic missile was used.

According to preliminary data, four people have died as a result of the attack. About 20 others were injured, of which 5 have been hospitalized. Rescue workers, medical personnel, and canine services are working at the scene.

Updated: 12:29

According to Oleg Synegubov, another person is trapped under the rubble. Some buildings were partially destroyed, and a residential building sustained damage.

Updated: 13:11

Currently, 24 individuals have been hospitalized, reported the head of the regional military administration. Among the injured is a 15-year-old girl with serious shrapnel wounds. Three others are on the operating table receiving medical assistance.

In the city, two women and two men have died, their identities are currently being established.

Updated: 13:19

The death toll has risen to five. Rescuers have found another body, reported the head of the regional military administration.

Recall that on February 3, Russia also attacked Kyiv Oblast. Fragments of downed Russian drones caused damage in the Brovary District. This was reported by the Kyiv Regional Military Administration.

On the night of February 4, the Cherkasy Oblast was also attacked by drones. Ihor Taburets, the head of the Cherkasy Regional Military Administration, described this night as 'extremely difficult'. 12 enemy drones were destroyed by air defense forces.

Unfortunately, the attacks by Russian forces caused fires at three private enterprises. In one case, the fire still needs to be extinguished.