Person injured in Russian attack on Rivne Oblast
One person has been injured in a Russian nighttime attack on Rivne Oblast.
Source: Oleksandr Koval, Head of Rivne Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram
Quote: "A tough night for Rivne Oblast. Our oblast came under a powerful aerial strike by the enemy. Early reports indicate that one civilian has been injured."
Details: Koval said air defence forces had destroyed "many enemy targets".
"Representatives from defence forces and other services are working at the scene. Further details on the aftermath of the nighttime attack will be provided later," he wrote.
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