Russian forces continued offensive operations in northern Kharkiv Oblast on June 20 and 21 but did not advance. Neither side reported ground activity in the Velykyi Burluk direction on June 21.
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Russian forces conducted offensive operations in northern Kharkiv Oblast without advancing.
A Russian drone struck the wall of a multi-storey residential building on the 11th floor in the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv.
Russian forces struck Shevchenkove with around seven guided aerial bombs, damaging a school, agricultural facilities, and homes.
Civilians were injured in the airstrike.
One person was killed and 13 others injured, including four children, after Russia struck Kharkiv Oblast with drones.
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