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UAV event in Kharkiv, Balakliya area, Ukraine on Sat 23rd May 2026

23rd May 2026

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In the Kharkiv region, a woman died and 4 more people were injured due to Russian attacks on May 23.

Source : Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office

Details : At around 06:00, a Russian drone, the type of which is being determined, attacked a VAZ car traveling on the Dergachi - Kozacha Lopan highway between the villages of Nova Kozacha and Tsupivka.

The 86-year-old passenger in the car died as a result of the collision. The driver, her son, was injured and hospitalized.

In addition, at around 11:35, the Russian armed forces struck the town of Balakliya, Izyum district. Previously, the enemy used two Geran type jet UAVs.

One of the hits was recorded near a sports complex, the other near an apartment building. The attack damaged vehicles and the glazing of surrounding buildings.

Three people sought medical attention.

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