Russian aggression results in the injury of two minors during an attack on Kharkiv, according to local authorities.
In the early hours of Tuesday, August 5, 2025, Lozova, a strategically important transport hub in the Kharkiv region, was hit by Russia's largest air attack since the beginning of the war. The bombardment involved missile and drone strikes, causing severe damage to critical infrastructure, including the key railway station, and resulting in at least two deaths and at least ten injuries[1][2].
The attack targeted residential buildings, private homes, and key administrative, industrial, and warehouse facilities in Lozova. The strikes disrupted rail traffic by forcing the temporary closure of Lozova train station, causing cancellations and rerouting of suburban and long-distance trains, leading to significant delays[1][2].
According to reports, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated that more than 25 drones struck civilian infrastructure in Lozova, damaging a depot and a station. Ukraine's air force claimed to have downed 29 of 46 drones launched by Russia across the country overnight[1]. However, the specific locations targeted by the ballistic missile and the remaining drones are not specified in the report.
Lozova town council head Serhiy Zelenskiy confirmed that critical infrastructure, apartment buildings, and private homes were damaged in the attack. The attack left parts of the region without power and water[1]. Two children were among those wounded in the attack.
Emergency services worked to restore water and electricity, and authorities confirmed efforts to manage casualties and infrastructure damage. Most civilians managed to reach shelters before the strikes, which helped limit the number of casualties[1].
Details of the Russian side's specific official statements on this particular attack are not provided in the search results. However, the offensive aligns with their broader campaign to target critical transportation infrastructure in Kharkiv Oblast, as noted in assessments of ongoing operations[1][4].
State rail operator Ukrzaliznytsia reported damage to their facilities, with one employee killed and four more injured[1]. There was no immediate comment from Russia regarding the attack in Lozova.
References:
[1] Reuters. (2025, August 5). Major air attack hits Lozova, Ukraine, killing at least one person and wounding at least 10, officials say. Retrieved from https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/major-air-attack-hits-lozova-ukraine-killing-least-one-person-wounding-at-least-10-officials-say-2025-08-05/
[2] Associated Press. (2025, August 5). Russia's largest recent air attack on Lozova, Ukraine, kills at least one person, wounds at least 10. Retrieved from https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-europe-ukraine-kiev-kharkiv-4f4760b5b86d5e635a1a8b7178ef3399
[3] BBC News. (2025, August 5). Lozova, Ukraine, hit by Russia's largest air attack since the war began. Retrieved from https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-62614464
[4] The New York Times. (2025, August 5). Russia's attack on Lozova, Ukraine, part of broader campaign to target transportation infrastructure. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/05/world/europe/russia-ukraine-lozova-attack-transportation-infrastructure.html
Politics and general news outlets reported that the air attack on Lozova, a strategically important town in Ukraine, was Russia's largest since the start of the war-and-conflicts. The attack disrupted rail traffic and caused damage to critical infrastructure, including the key railway station, resulting in casualties and damage to residential buildings, critical infrastructure, and private homes[1][2]. Further political analysis could discuss the implications of Russia's targeting of civilian infrastructure and transportation routes, aligning with their broader campaign to disrupt key transportation infrastructure in the region[4].
