On the night of June 24, Russian forces launched a drone attack on Balakliya, a city in the Kharkiv region that was liberated in 2022. The strikes targeted residential areas, resulting in significant damage and loss of life.
According to local authorities, one woman was killed in the attack, while another individual experienced a severe stress reaction. Vitaliy Karabanov, the head of the local military administration, confirmed the casualties and described the incident as a cynical act against civilians.
Oleg Synegubov, the regional governor, reported that the deceased was 56 years old, and the person affected by stress was 21. The attack caused damage to four private homes, a store, and an outbuilding, with fires breaking out at the impact sites.
Emergency services have been active in Balakliya since the attack, working to mitigate the aftermath of this tragic event.
A drone strike in Balakliya on June 24 resulted in one fatality and significant property damage. Local authorities are addressing the consequences of the attack.