Russian Forces Strike Kharkiv and Surrounding Region, Injuring a 15-Year-Old Boy.

Attack on Kharkiv

According to Novyny.live: Russian troops launched strikes on Kharkiv and its surrounding areas, causing casualties and damaging infrastructure. Eight people were wounded in these attacks, including a 15-year-old teenager. In Kharkiv, shelling damaged an apartment building, a gas station, and several vehicles.

Strikes on Kharkiv Region

In Zolochiv, drone attacks injured four people: two adults and a woman along with her 15-year-old son. In the Kupiansk district, a drone hit the settlement of Shevchenkove, sparking a fire. In the Kharkiv district, private homes in Slatyno and Prudyanka were damaged. Additionally, in the Izium district, shelling damaged warehouse facilities of a private enterprise.

On July 4, Russian forces continued their assaults on Zolochiv. At 4:30 AM, a 'Molniya' drone struck the central part of the settlement. Over the past day alone, investigators conducted 17 inspections of impact sites and opened 30 criminal cases.

This ongoing violence in the Kharkiv region highlights an escalation of the conflict and a worsening humanitarian situation. The injuries to civilians, including children, underscore the severe toll of the shelling on the local population. Authorities and law enforcement are actively documenting these attacks, which could play a role in future international investigations and potential sanctions against the aggressor.