Russian Forces Target Civilians in Kharkiv Oblast: A Tragic Reality

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Russian Forces Target Civilians in Kharkiv Oblast
Russian troops strike a public transport stop in Kupiansk with a kamikaze drone, injuring two people.
On October 4, Russian military attacks Kharkiv Oblast using planes and FPV drones, resulting in two deaths and one injury.
Russian forces launch guided aerial bombs on Iziumske, killing a 35-year-old civilian.
A 55-year-old citizen is killed and houses are damaged in Stepy.
The attacks cause destruction and casualties among civilians in Kharkiv Oblast.

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