On Tuesday, 21 May, Russian aviation attacked Zolochiv, Kharkiv region, with at least four anti-aircraft missiles.

The head of the Kharkiv regional military administration, Oleh Syniehubov, showed the consequences of the Russian strike, which caused damage to civilian infrastructure. In particular, the market was destroyed. Trade pavilions caught fire. A kindergarten, a school, five apartment buildings and private houses were also damaged.