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Russian attack on city in Kharkiv Oblast leaves one dead and six injured, including a pregnant woman

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According to the Prosecutor General's Office, Russian forces attacked the town of Bohodukhiv in Kharkiv Oblast on August 27, killing one person and injuring six.

One of the rockets hit near a bus stop, killing a 71-year-old man. Six people were injured, including three men, a woman, a 15-year-old boy and a pregnant woman, the statement said.

Russia also hit an industrial facility and damaged houses, outbuildings and cars.

According to preliminary information, Russian troops attacked the settlement with a Tornado-S multiple rocket launcher.

Previously, Russian troops launched a missile attack on Bohodukhiv on August 22, killing one person and injuring at least six others, including a child.

Earlier today, Russia launched a combined wave of attacks against Ukraine for the second night in a row, reportedly deploying 81 Shahed attack drones and ten missiles.

In Kharkiv Oblast, four people were injured when Russia hit an infrastructure facility with an Iskander missile, according to Governor Oleh Syniehubov.

The day before, Russia launched its largest airstrike of the entire war, using over 230 missiles and drones.

Civilians killed and injured as Russia launches large-scale attack on Ukraine for second night in a row

Russia launched a combined wave of attacks against Ukraine for the second night in a row, reportedly using 81 Shahed attack drones and ten missiles.