Two Injured In Russian Strike On Kupiansk

(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The Russian army launched an attack on the city of Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region, injuring a 48-year-old woman and a 24-year-old Police officer.

Oleh Syniehubov, head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, announced this on Telegram , according to Ukrinform.

"The enemy continues to terrorize Kupiansk. At around 10:40, the occupiers struck the city, injuring a 48-year-old woman. She was not hospitalized," the post said.

Russian forces also hit near an ambulance that was en route to an emergency. The vehicle was damaged.

The regional governor added that in the village of Prystin, Russian shelling from multiple rocket launchers damaged seven residential houses.

Later, the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office reported on Telegram that Russian troops shelled Kupiansk on February 7 at around 09:45.

"A 24-year-old police officer was injured. Within the next 10-20 minutes, Russian forces struck the city again. An emergency medical vehicle, which was on its way to assist the injured officer, came under fire. Fortunately, the medical staff was unharmed," the post added.

It was initially determined that the enemy used "Krasnopol" -- guided artillery shells -- for the attacks.

The police confirmed reports of the injury to their officer.

"During the shelling of Kupiansk, a police officer was wounded. Law enforcement officers are documenting the aftermath of the Russian attack. On February 7, at around 10:00, an artillery attack took place in the settlement. The police officer sustained shrapnel wounds. He was immediately transported to a medical facility and underwent surgery," the police said.

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