Russian army strikes at Pokrovsk, four killed and 34 injured

Russian army strikes at Pokrovsk, four killed and 34 injured

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In the Donetsk region, the Russian army attacked Pokrovsk, killing at least four people and injuring 34.

The head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration Vadym Filashkin reported this on Telegram, Ukrinform reports.

Among the injured are two children, one of whom is in serious condition.

"At least four people were killed and 34 injured - these are the preliminary results of the strike on Pokrovsk as of 2:15 pm. Among the injured are two children aged 12 and 13. They are in moderate and serious condition," the head of the region wrote.

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He noted that the police, rescuers, and local authorities are working at the site, and the injured are receiving all the necessary medical care.

According to Filashkin, the Russians fired two Iskander-M missiles at the city, destroying one private house and damaging 16 others.

"This is one of the largest hostile attacks on civilians in recent times. The final consequences are yet unknown," emphasized the RMA head and called on the population of the region to evacuate.

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