Injury toll in missile attack on Vilniansk grows to 23

The number of people injured in a Russian missile attack on Vilniansk, Zaporizhzhia region, has increased to 23, including eight children.

Ukraine's State Emergency Service announced this on Facebook, Ukrinform reports.

"As of 21:20, the number of those injured in the enemy attack has increased to 23, including eight children," the post reads.

The strike killed seven people, including two children.

On the afternoon of Saturday, June 29, Russian forces attacked Vilniansk, not far from Zaporizhzhia. Seven people were reported killed and 18 wounded.

Photo: State Emergency Service