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Russian troops struck the center of Izyum in the Kharkiv region with a ballistic missile, killing five people and injuring dozens.

Izyum, Kharkiv region
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Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

Russian troops struck the center of Izyum in the Kharkiv region with a ballistic missile, killing five people and injuring dozens

UNIAN → Source tone: certain

A ballistic missile was fired at Izium, Kharkiv Oblast, resulting in five deaths and 20 injuries.

UNIAN → Source tone: likely

The attack targeted the central part of the city.

UNIAN → Source tone: certain

Administrative buildings and a multi-story residential building were damaged.

UNIAN → Source tone: certain

The attack was carried out by Russian occupying forces.

Russian forces continued ground attacks in Kharkiv direction but did not advance

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

Two more people were injured in other attacks across the region

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Extracted: 2026-02-16T21:57:12.448Z

Source story: 46513