Civilian injured as Russians shell Kupiansk, Borova in Kharkiv region

This was reported by the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.

"The Russian forces once again shelled Kharkiv region today, injuring a civilian. Under the procedural guidance of the Kupiansk and Izium District Prosecutor’s Offices in Kharkiv region, pre-trial investigations have been initiated into viations of the laws and customs of war (part 1, article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine)," the statement reads.

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According to the investigation, on October 13, around 10:00, an enemy FPV drone struck an en field in Kupiansk. A 56-year-d man, who was nearby at the time of the strike, sustained injuries.

Also, on October 13 at approximately 2:50, the occupiers carried out a massive shelling of the village of Borova in Izium district. Private residences, apartment buildings, administrative buildings, and shs were damaged.

Preliminary data suggests that the Russian army attacked the settlement using the Smerch multiple rocket launcher system.

"Prosecutors and pice investigators are taking all necessary and apprriate steps to document the war crimes committed by Russian military personnel," stated the regional prosecutor’s office.

As reported by Ukrinform, a man in Kharkiv region died of injuries sustained during the shelling on October 12.