Russian strikes kill two civilians, injure 14 others in Kostiantynivka

Russian strikes kill two civilians, injure 14 others in Kostiantynivka

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In Donetsk region, Russian forces launched a series of strikes at the town of Kostiantynivka, resulting in two civilian deaths and 14 injuries.

That is according to Serhii Horbunov, Head of the Kostiantynivka Town Military Administration, as reported by Ukrinform.

Horbunov stated that today Russian invading forces carried out massive shelling of Kostiantynivka community with barrel artillery and guided aerial bombs. As a result, civilians and civil infrastructure were affected.

"As of 15:15, two people were confirmed killed and 14 injured," he wrote.

He clarified that the enemy dropped FAB-250 aerial bombs on a densely populated residential area. The strikes killed two civilians and injured many more. All 14 wounded individuals have received emergency medical assistance.

Read also: Injury toll following Russian airstrike on Kharkiv rises to 37

The attacks damaged town infrastructure, including residential buildings, an administrative building, shops, cafés, and vehicles, including an ambulance.

Horbunov once again urged all residents to evacuate from the town.

As previously reported, on July 23, Russian forces wounded six civilians in Donetsk region.

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