Three people were killed in the wake of the Russian bombings launched on the night from Wednesday to Thursday in the Kharkiv region.

Three people lost their lives as a result of Russian bombardments launched on the night from Wednesday to Thursday against the city of Balaklia, in the Kharkiv region, announced the head of the local military administration, Vitalii Karabanov.

Karabanov reported on his Telegram account that an initial attack hit a residence, resulting in the death of a woman and causing a fire. Emergency teams are on site to clear the debris. A second attack occurred near another residence, killing a man and a woman.

More than four years after the start of the Russian invasion in Ukraine, airstrikes have intensified on both sides of the front line, resulting in an increasing number of civilian casualties. In this context, Ukraine has intensified attacks on Russia and occupied territories, targeting commercial sites and energy infrastructure. These events highlight the escalation of the conflict and the devastating impact on the civilian population.