Woman killed as Russian forces shell Novoosynove in Kharkiv region

The Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office announced this on Telegram, Ukrinform reports.

The attack occurred at approximately 09:30 in the Kupiansk district, where Russian forces shelled the village, damaging private homes and outbuildings.

A pre-trial investigation has been launched under Part 2 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, addressing war crimes resulting in the death of a person.

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Between 06:00 and 06:30 on December 25, Russian forces launched 12 missile strikes targeting several districts of Kharkiv and its surrounding areas. The assault injured six pele and caused significant damage to critical infrastructure. Later, at around 08:30, the city endured another attack, this time by a Shahed strike drone. A direct hit destroyed a private home and damaged several others.