Russian Glide Bombs Hit Izium: Three Civilians Hurt, School Damaged

Russian forces attacked Izium with guided aerial bombs overnight on 26 October, injuring three civilians and damaging residential buildings and the premises of a youth sports school, according to the Izium city military administration.

"Around 02:40 the enemy carried out a series of air strikes on the city of Izium using guided aerial bombs," the administration said. Hits were recorded in two districts.

Damage in the city

In the Zamostia district, residential buildings and the premises of the youth sports school were damaged. In the Naftovyk district a bomb landed on private-sector territory, damaging or destroying more than 10 private houses. On the eastern edge of the city, the glazing of the wastewater treatment facilities was damaged.

Because of damage to the networks, customers on several streets lost electricity, and the internet is also down. All three injured people received the necessary medical help. The consequences of the attack are being clarified.

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