In Kupiansk, number of victims of Russian shelling has risen to four

In Kupiansk, number of victims of Russian shelling has risen to four

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Four people were injured today, August 8, in Kupiansk as a result of Russian shelling.

This was reported by the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.

“Four civilians were injured as a result of the Russian Federation's armed aggression,” the post said.

It is noted that at about 8:30 a.m., a 70-year-old woman was wounded as a result of a drone strike on Kupiansk. She was taken to the hospital.

At about 9:00 a.m., a 69-year-old man and a 66-year-old woman were wounded as a result of an FPV drone attack.

It is also reported that a 63-year-old man was wounded during the morning enemy shelling of the city. According to preliminary data, the occupiers used multiple launch rocket systems.

Read also: Three injured in Kharkiv region following Russian strikes

Preliminary investigations have been launched into the commission of war crimes under Part 1 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

Earlier, two people were reported injured as a result of enemy shelling of Kupiansk.

Photo: Andrii Kanashevich/Facebook

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