CSI experts identify third body of child killed by Russian strike on Kostiantynivka mall

The crime investigation team has completed the process of identification of the bodies of those killed as a result of the Russian missile attack on a shopping mall in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, on Friday, August 9. The last body identified was that of a 16-year-old girl.

The Prosecutor General's Office reported the news on Facebook, Ukrinform saw.

"According to the final data, as a result of the attack by the Russian armed forces, 14 people were killed, including three children – girls aged 9, 11, and 16. Another 44 people sustained injuries of varying degrees of severity," prosecutors said.

Earlier, law enforcers initiated a criminal proceeding into the violation of the laws and customs of war.

As Ukrinform reported earlier, a Russian missile, likely a Kh-38, hit a shopping mall in Kostiantynivka around 11:05 on Friday, August 9.

The enemy strike damaged commercial premises, residential buildings, and motor vehicles. On August 10, rescuers cleared the scene of the rubble.

It was established that as a result of the enemy strike, 14 people were killed and another 44 were injured.

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