2 women killed as Russian strike hits central marketplace in Ukraine's Lozova

Two women were killed on 22 October 2026 when Russian forces struck the central market in the city of Lozova, Kharkiv Oblast, according to Ukraine's National Police. The attack also left 34 civilians injured.

The strike damaged private houses, an apartment building, a retail pavilion, roller shutters and parked cars, and shattered the windows of a church. Emergency services are working at the scene, where police are documenting the consequences of the attack and collecting physical evidence.

Investigators have opened a criminal case under Article 438 of Ukraine's Criminal Code for war crimes.