Three civilians wounded in enemy shelling of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region

Three civilians wounded in enemy shelling of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region

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Russian troops shelled Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, with cluster munitions, damaging at least 10 houses and seriously injuring three civilians.  

This was reported by the police department in Donetsk region, according to Ukrinform.

"The occupiers fired a Smerch missile, carrying numerous cluster mentions, at peaceful homes. As a result of explosions, at least 10 houses were damaged, three people were seriously injured," the report reads.

According to law enforcers, the invaders used cluster munitions prohibited by international conventions, which cause mass damage. All the shells hit residential buildings and an area close to a store.

According to the police, a 21-year-old woman and two men aged 26 and 58 were injured in the explosion. The victims in serious condition were taken to the hospital.

As reported, Russian troops shelled 13 settlements in Donetsk region, launching 22 attacks on October 21.  

Photo: dn.npu.gov.ua

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