Russians launch nine airstrikes on Kostiantynivka within 15 minutes leaving one killed, several injured

Russians launch nine airstrikes on Kostiantynivka within 15 minutes leaving one killed, several injured

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The Russian forces carried out another strike on Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region, resulting in one fatality and five injuries.

This was reported by the Donetsk Regional Prosecutor’s Office, according to Ukrinform.

"On January 22, 2025, the occupiers launched an artillery strike on Kostiantynivka. Shortly after, the Russian forces repeated the attack. Within 15 minutes, the enemy carried out nine airstrikes on the town," the statement reads.

According to the Prosecutor's Office, a 58-year-old local resident was killed in the attack. Five other residents, aged 52, 62, 64, 76, and 91, sustained injuries.

The wounded were diagnosed with blast injuries, closed craniocerebral trauma, concussions, and shrapnel wounds to the torso and limbs.

It was noted that multi-story and private residential buildings, garages, vehicles, power lines, and a gas pipeline were damaged in the town.

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Preliminary information indicates that the enemy used FAB-250 aerial bombs equipped with UPMK (unified planning and correction module).

The Prosecutor's Office has launched a pretrial investigation into the war crimes under Articles 438.1 and 438.2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

As previously reported, earlier in the town of Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, two people were injured as a result of Russian artillery and airstrikes.

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