One killed, seven injured in Russian attack on Donetsk region

One killed, seven injured in Russian attack on Donetsk region

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Russian forces shelled the Donetsk region on Saturday, killing one person and leaving seven others injured.

The Donetsk Regional Prosecutor's Office reported this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.

"The Russian Armed Forces shelled the city of Kurakhove for an hour. According to preliminary information, they used a glide bomb and barrel artillery. A woman was killed in the strike and two people suffered a concussion and lacerations," the post said.

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The village of Oleksiievo-Druzhkivka was under fire throughout the day.

"The troops of the aggressor state targeted an enterprise where a 49-year-old employee was injured," the prosecutor's office said.

In addition, the occupiers struck the village of Kostiantynopil several times with multiple rocket launchers.

"Two women aged 63 and 80 and a man were injured. The occupiers also attacked the village of Shakhtarske, likely using a UMPB D-30SN [glide bomb]. A local resident suffered a shrapnel wound," the post said.

Pre-trial investigations have been launched into violations of the laws and customs of war (Parts 1, 2 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).

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