Russian army shells Bakhmut with Uragan MLRS, injuring six

Russian forces on Friday shelled the city of Bakhmut in the Donetsk region using Uragan multiple launch rocket systems, injuring six people.

The Ukrainian Prosecutor General's Office said this in a statement posted on its website, Ukrinform reports.

"Invaders' shells hit the administration of the local market and the building of shops, with six civilians suffering mine blast injuries and shrapnel wounds. In addition, about ten apartment blocks and private buildings were destroyed or damaged, and cars burned down," the report said.

Criminal proceedings have been launched for violation of the laws and customs of war (Part 1 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).

Law enforcement officers and rescuers are working at the scene. The investigating is being conducted.

Photo credit: Donetsk Regional Prosecutor's Office