On 22 October 2026, Russian forces launched a missile strike on a local market in the town of Lozova, in the Kharkiv region. Two women, aged 50 and 60, were killed in the attack, and a further 34 people were injured, according to Oleg Synyegubov, head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration. The strike caused a fire to break out in a shop building and damaged other commercial premises, blocks of flats, private houses and cars. Rescue workers, medical staff and law enforcement officers are working at the scene. The injured are receiving the necessary medical care.
- Russia launched a missile strike on a market in Lozova, in the Kharkiv region.
- Two women, aged 50 and 60, were killed.
- According to updated figures, 34 people were injured.
- The shop building caught fire as a result of the strike.
- Retail premises, blocks of flats, detached houses and cars have been damaged.
A Russian missile struck a market in Lozova
On Thursday, 22 October, Russian troops attacked civilian infrastructure in Lozova. The strike hit the area around the local market, where there are market stalls and shops.
The head of the Kharkiv Regional State Administration reported the attack Oleg Sinegubov. Initial reports indicated two fatalities and 11 injured. Subsequently, the number of people requiring medical attention rose first to 17 and then to 34.
Following the missile strike, a fire broke out in one of the shops. The explosion also damaged neighbouring commercial premises, residential buildings and parked cars.
Two women have died, and the number of casualties has risen to 34
Oleg Sinehubov, Head of the Kharkiv Regional State Administration, clarified that Two women, aged 50 and 60, were killed in the Russian attack. According to him, a further 34 people sustained injuries of varying severity. All those affected are receiving the necessary medical care.
The number of casualties rose as information came in from the emergency services. Medical staff, State Emergency Service units and law enforcement officers were working at the scene.
A fire broke out at the market, damaging shops and residential buildings
According to the State Emergency Service, the missile strike caused a fire in the shop building. Other retail premises located near the point of impact were also damaged.
Apartment blocks and detached houses were damaged. In addition, passenger cars were damaged.
Photographs from the scene show the metal structures of the damaged market pavilions, debris from building materials and signs of fire. Rescue workers were working amongst the ruined buildings, clearing up the aftermath of the shelling.
Lozova continues to suffer from Russian shelling
The Lozivska community is regularly subjected to Russian attacks involving missiles, drones and guided aerial bombs.
In particular, on 12 October, Russian drones attacked a residential area Lozova. A 71-year-old woman was killed in the incident, and several other people were injured, including a child.
On 18 October, six people were injured as a result of yet another attack on the city’s residential area. The shelling also caused damage and a fire at a private residence.
The attack on 22 October was notable in that it targeted the local market – a piece of civilian commercial infrastructure.
Ukrainian law enforcement officers are documenting the aftermath of Russian shelling in order to establish the circumstances of possible war crimes.
