Russian Missiles Hit Balakliya, Kill One and Wound at Least Eight

Overview

• Kharkiv regional governor Oleg Sinegubov reported Monday that missiles struck the town of Balakliya, leaving one person dead and at least eight injured.
• The wounded include a 12-year-old boy, a 14-year-old girl, and a 61-year-old man who was hospitalized, according to the governor.
• Mayor Vitalii Karabanov said two missile strikes hit the city center, damaging buildings and vehicles.
• The incident aligns with near-daily Russian drone and missile attacks that have continued since the 2022 invasion.
• Reporting notes increased strikes on Ukrainian energy assets as winter approaches, while Ukraine has targeted Russian oil depots and refineries in response.