Yesterday, December 16, Russian troops launched a massive missile attack on the civilian and energy infrastructure of Ukraine. The enemy hit Kharkiv region with 10 S-300 missiles, two more cruise missiles shot down air defense forces. As a result of the attack, the entire Kharkov region and Kharkov were de-energized. However, power supply has been restored throughout the region and the city.. This was announced by the head of the OVA Oleg Sinegubov.

Also, according to him, over the past day, the Kupyansk direction was again under enemy shelling, in particular, the areas of Sinkovka, Orlyanka, Tabaevka, Berestovoye and Cherry.

In addition, Russian troops fired artillery at the settlements of Kharkov and Chuguevsky districts..

The head of the OVA also recalled that demining continues in the Kharkiv region. In particular, pyrotechnic units neutralized 176 explosive objects over the past day..

However, according to the Regional Center for Emergency Medical Assistance, in Izyum, a 19-year-old man received an explosive injury - he was dismantling ammunition in the yard.

The victim was hospitalized with shrapnel wounds.

“I emphasize once again, do not touch explosive or unfamiliar objects. In such a situation, contact the rescuers,” Sinegubov urged.

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Earlier it was reported that the Russian occupation troops fired artillery and mortars at Kupyansk, Zolochev, Dvurechnaya, Strelecha, Berestovoye and other settlements located near the line of collision and the border with the Russian Federation..