Russians launch guided bombs strikes on Izium, wounding two people and damaging at least 20 buildings

Russian forces launched guided bombs strikes on Izyum, wounding two people and damaging at least 20 buildings, cars, and power lines.

This was reported by the Izium City Council on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.

“Today, August 23, 2026, at approximately 4:05 a.m., Russian troops struck the city of Izium. According to preliminary information, the enemy used three guided aerial bombs (KAB),” the statement reads.

One strike was recorded in the northern part of the city. As a result of the enemy shelling, about 10 private residential buildings were damaged.

Two more strikes were recorded in the Verkhne Selishche area. The shelling caused a fire in a farm building covering an area of about 20 square meters and damaged about 10 private residential buildings.