Russia launched its largest attack on Lozova in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region early Tuesday, killing two people and wounding at least 13, local officials said.
Kharkiv Governor Oleh Syniehubov said 34 Shahed drones struck the city around 3 a.m., targeting the central station, a rail depot, and a power plant. The attacks sparked fires and knocked out power to 80% of the city.
Lozova Mayor Serhiy Zelenskyy said apartment buildings, and private homes were also damaged in the attack.
Lozova. Their war is against civilian railways, trains, apartment buildings.
Ukraine strikes military targets.
Russia strikes everything it can reach. pic.twitter.com/RpIaHawZ0l— Andriy Yermak (@AndriyYermak) August 5, 2025
Kharkiv regional authorities confirmed that two people were killed in the attack, including a shift mechanic from Ukraine’s national railway operator, Ukrzaliznytsia.
Four other railway workers were injured and are currently receiving medical treatment. According to the company, most civilians in the area were able to reach shelters in time, helping to prevent further casualties.
The strikes prompted the temporary closure of the Lozova train station, a key junction connecting the Southern, Prydniprovska, and Donetsk railways. Two suburban trains were canceled, while others experienced schedule disruptions.
The strike was part of a broader overnight assault by Russia involving 46 Shahed drones and an Iskander-M missile. Ukrainian air defenses shot down 29 drones, but several targets in eastern Ukraine were still hit. Additional shelling was reported in Zaporizhzhia, Odesa, and Sumy.
Meanwhile, Russia’s Defense Ministry said its forces downed 24 Ukrainian drones over several Russian regions. Fires broke out at a power station in Millerovo district and near Tatsinskaya railway station in Rostov, with no casualties reported.
Last night, drones targeted the “Tatsinskaya” railway station in Russia’s Rostov region. This station is a key railway hub used for transporting military equipment, fuel, and personnel to the southern front — particularly toward the occupied areas of Donbas and the Zaporizhzhia… pic.twitter.com/OAqqnWCnUj
— WarTranslated (@wartranslated) August 5, 2025
The recent exchange of attacks between Russia and Ukraine came just three days before a U.S.-proposed ceasefire deadline.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reiterated his call for stronger sanctions against Russia and its allies to help bring an end to the war.
“The world now sees that sanctions against Russia, and secondary sanctions against all those who help it profiteer from oil, can work if they are strong enough. Therefore, pressure must be increased, and this will undoubtedly contribute to peace,” Zelenskyy wrote on X.
