2 people killed, 16 injured in Russian air strike on Zhytomyr

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02.03.2022 06:43

Ukrinform

As a result of Russia’s air strike on Zhytomyr, 10 private residential houses and a city hospital were damaged, at least two people were killed.

"Update on the consequences of air strike on Zhytomyr. As of 07:00 on March 2, two people killed and 15 more injured have been confirmed," the State Emergency Service of Ukraine posted on Telegram.

As of the morning of March 2, 12 people, including 6 children, were rescued from the basements of dilapidated private homes. Emergency rescue operations are underway.

As reported, the Russian army carried out air strikes on civilian infrastructure in Zaporizhzhia region.

Russian president Vladimir Putin declared war on Ukraine on February 24 and launched a large-scale invasion. Russian troops have been shelling and destroying key infrastructure facilities. Missiles hit residential buildings.

Martial law was imposed in Ukraine and general mobilization was announced.

Ukraine officially filed a lawsuit against the Russian Federation at the UN International Court of Justice in The Hague. International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan initiated the start of investigation into the situation in Ukraine.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine, with the support of all Ukrainian people, courageously resist the Russian aggression.