Airstrike on Druzhkivka, Donetsk region: wounded toll rises to 12

Airstrike on Druzhkivka, Donetsk region: wounded toll rises to 12

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In Druzhkivka, Donetsk region, the number of wounded as a result of an air strike by Russian troops has increased to 12 people, including a child.

According to Ukrinform, this was reported on Facebook by the Office of the Prosecutor General.

The enemy attack took place at 21:54 on Saturday, March 8. It has been preliminarily established that the Russians struck with a high-precision glider bomb UMPB D-30 SN.

The invaders hit residential areas - apartment buildings and cafes were damaged.

“As a result of three hits of the munitions on the houses of the townspeople, six women and five men were wounded in their homes. In addition, a 15-year-old girl was injured,” the OPG noted.

The victims, according to the Prosecutor General's Office, were diagnosed with mine-blast injuries and cut wounds. All were promptly provided with medical care.

Read also: Russian strikes kill two, wound 23 in Donetsk region over past 24 hours

Law enforcement officers opened proceedings under Part 1 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine - violation of the laws and customs of war. A pre-trial investigation is underway.

As reported by Ukrinform, late in the evening on March 8, Russian troops attacked Druzhkivka, Donetsk region. There was information about seven wounded.

Photo: Donetsk Regional Prosecutor's Office

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