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On October 14, around 17:25, a traffic accident occurred in Drogobych involving a Tesla driven by a drunk woman. The 19-year-old driver of the Nissan Leaf was injured and taken to the hospital. The driver of the Tesla faces up to three years in prison with the loss of driving privileges.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukrainian military forces have been given permission to strike oil refineries in Russian territory again. This decision was made following a large-scale attack by Russia on civilian targets and critical infrastructure in Ukraine, including in Lutsk, where six people were killed and another 12 were injured.
A pétanque court has been set up in Bucha, a traditional French game that is becoming increasingly popular in Ukraine. The location is designed for people of all ages, as it does not require significant physical exertion and promotes rehabilitation, coordination, and concentration. Free classes are being taught by instructors from the "Kul'master" club.
In the evening of October 14, Russian forces attacked Izum with guided aerial bombs. The areas of Verkhne and the railway market were targeted, resulting in damage to residential buildings and power grids, leaving part of the city without electricity. According to initial reports, there were no casualties. The next morning, reports indicated that the shelling continued.
The Hydrometeorological Center of the Kharkiv and Luhansk regions warns of heavy rain in the Kharkiv region on October 15th. As a result, the first, yellow level of danger has been announced in the region. Cloudy weather with daytime temperatures ranging from 12 to 17° is expected.
