Russian strike kills five health workers in Izium, Kharkiv Oblast

A Russian strike on Izium, Kharkiv Oblast, killed five healthcare workers from the local branch of the Kharkiv Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The deaths were confirmed after the rubble was cleared. The attack occurred on October 29 when Russian forces hit the historic and residential Lower Town district with three guided aerial bombs. In addition to the five dead, 14 people were wounded and received medical assistance. The strike also damaged farm buildings and over 20 private homes. The center is a public health institution that monitors the epidemiological situation and organizes preventive measures rather than treating patients. Russian guided bombs pose a threat to both military positions and frontline communities.