Death toll from rocket attack on TV tower in Rivne region grows to 20

Death toll from rocket attack on TV tower in Rivne region grows to 20

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The death toll from a Russian rocket attack on the Rivne TV tower has risen to 20.

The press service of the regional state administration reported this on Facebook, Ukrinform reports.

"The death toll from a missile strike on the TV tower in Rivne region has increased. Twenty bodies were found as of 14:00. Nine people were injured. They are now under medical supervision. The condition of all victims is stable, there's no one in critical condition," said Vitalii Koval, head of the Rivne regional military administration.

According to him, the search will continue until rescuers make sure that no one is left under the rubble.

Early on March 14, Russian invaders fired two missiles on the TV tower in Rivne region and the administrative building near the TV tower. 

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