Nine dead in Vilniansk shelling, update says

As a result of a Russian strike on the town of Vilniansk, Zaporizhia region, on November 17, nine people were killed.

That’s according to Deputy Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office Kyrylo Tymoshenko, Ukrinform reports.

"Vilniansk. Zaporizhia region. Rescue operations are ongoing. As of this morning, two more bodies have been found. Thus,  nine bodies have already been retrieved after the missiles launched by Russian terrorists hit residential buildings yesterday. My condolences to the families and friends," Tymoshenko said.

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As reported, the day before, Russian missiles hit a number of households in Vilniansk, Zaporizhia region. Three families lived in one of them, about 10 people in total.

Photo: Kyrylo Tymoshenko, Telegram