Local authority reveal 4 construction workers killed during building of fortifications in Kharkiv Oblast

Ukrainska Pravda
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Fortifications in the Bohodukhiv district (Kharkiv Oblast), December 2023. Photo: Joint Forces Command of Ukraine’s Armed Forces
Fortifications in the Bohodukhiv district (Kharkiv Oblast), December 2023. Photo: Joint Forces Command of Ukraine’s Armed Forces

Four people were killed and 15 injured by the Russian attacks while working on the construction of defensive structures in Kharkiv Oblast.

Source: Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration, on the air of the Ukrainska Pravda YouTube channel

Details: Syniehubov stated that Ukrainian civilian businesses lost more than UAH 30 million (approx. US$750,938) worth of equipment during the construction of phosphate treatment facilities in Kharkiv Oblast due to constant Russian attacks.

Background:

  • On 13 May, Oleh Syniehubov, Head of Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration, said that, on his orders, a meeting is to be held at which all those involved in building fortifications in the oblast will report on the work that has been done.

  • On 10 May, it was reported that the Russian forces had intensified their activities in Kharkiv Oblast. Intense fighting continues. The Russians have occupied a number of settlements in the grey zone. The Defence Forces are sending additional reserves to Kharkiv Oblast.

  • Civilians are being evacuated from the hromadas along the border of the oblast.

  • Tamaz Gambarashvili, Head of Vovchansk City Military Administration, stated on 13 May that fortifications have been built around the city along the border with Russia, but that it is difficult to build more of them due to the Russian bombardments.

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