Russians hit Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast with rocket artillery: one killed, three injured
One man has been killed and three others injured in another Russian attack on the town of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast on the evening of 3 April.
Source: Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor's Office on Telegram
Quote: "The Russian army bombarded Kostiantynivka on the late evening of 3 April, presumably using Smerch multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS). The occupiers once again targeted residential buildings. A 24-year-old local resident was killed in the attack. In addition, three men aged 50, 51 and 62 were injured."
Aftermath of a Russian attack on Kostiantynivka.
Photo: Prosecutor's Office
Details: The men were taken to hospital with blast injuries, shrapnel wounds and a fractured hip. Two of them are in a serious condition.
The facades of 14 houses and an apartment building, 12 garages, power transmission lines and a gas pipeline were damaged in Kostiantynivka.
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