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

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

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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.

Read also: U.S. ambassador condemns Russia’s latest overnight attack

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.

Photo: PGO

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