Russian glide bombs hit Izyum: one dead, city left without electricity

On the morning of November 2, the Russian military launched an attack on Izyum in the Kharkiv region using guided aerial bombs. According to Oleg Synegubov, head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, one person was killed as a result of the attack, and at least three other residents were injured. A residential building and high-voltage power lines were damaged, leaving the city completely without power supply.

Chronology and consequences of the strike

The attack on the city became known at around 09:24. According to preliminary information, a four-story residential building was hit. Following the shelling, parked cars caught fire, and a report was also received about a fire at a post office. Details regarding the scale of destruction were being clarified at the time of publication.

Casualties and injured

According to Oleg Synegubov, one person died as a result of the Russian attack. At least three other residents sustained injuries and were sent for medical examination. Official data on the number of victims may be revised as information from the scene comes in.

Power supply disruptions

The shelling caused damage to high-voltage power lines. According to the Izyum City Military Administration, as a result, the city was left completely without electricity. Restoring the power supply typically takes time to repair the damage to the lines.

Context: a series of strikes on the Kharkiv region

The Russian army regularly shells Kharkiv and settlements in the region, using guided aerial bombs, missiles, and strike drones for attacks; both residential areas and urban infrastructure facilities come under fire. For instance, on the morning of October 30, Shahed drones attacked Kharkiv, with one of them hitting the Dafi shopping and entertainment center, damaging the roof. On October 29 at around 14:30, a missile strike hit Lozova, injuring six people with blast wounds. That same night, strike drones attacked Kharkiv: consequences were recorded in at least two districts of the city, including an educational institution.