Over the past day, on January 9, Russian troops continued to fire at the civilian population of the border towns and villages of Kupyansky, Chuguevsky and Kharkov regions of Kharkiv region. This was reported by the head of the OVA Oleg Sinegubov.

In particular, yesterday at about 9:00 am, Russian troops launched a missile attack on the market in the Shevchenkovo \u200b\u200bvillage of the Kupyansky district.. As a result of the enemy attack, unfortunately, two women died. Six more civilians were injured, including a 10-year-old girl. The child's condition is said to be moderate..

In addition, over the past day, the invaders shelled Kupyansk, Strelechya, Dvurechnaya, Kislovka, Kotlyarovka and other settlements.. A 43-year-old man was injured and hospitalized in Dvurechnaya.

The head of the OVA also recalled that demining work is currently ongoing in the region.. In particular, over the past day, the pyrotechnic units of the State Emergency Service neutralized 72 explosive objects..

According to Sinegubov, on the line of confrontation, Russian troops tried to improve their tactical position in the direction of Kupyansk, but failed..

“Our defenders hold their positions securely and inflict significant losses on the enemy,” said the head of the UVA..

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Earlier it was reported that Russian troops launched two missile strikes on the city of Merefa, Kharkiv region.. A 50-year-old resident died as a result of the shelling.