Russians shell Nikopol with artillery: woman killed, child wounded

Russians shell Nikopol with artillery: woman killed, child wounded

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Russian forces attacked Nikopol with heavy artillery resulting in the death of a woman and injuries to a child.

Head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration Serhii Lysak reported this on Telegram, as per Ukrinform.

“The Russians shelled Nikopol with heavy artillery killing a 70-year-old woman who died instantly,” the post reads.

The regional chief also added that an 11-year-old girl was injured in the attack. She was transported to a hospital for treatment.

Additionally, the shelling damaged a religious institution, two private homes, and power lines.

Read also: Russian airstrike leaves teenage girl injured in Kherson

Earlier reports indicated that a rocket attack on Kryvyi Rih injured 14 people, including two children.

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