Russians strike Donetsk Oblast, killing one person
Russian forces attacked the Ivanopillia district within Kostiantynivka hromada in Donetsk Oblast on the morning of 7 March, resulting in the death of one person. [A hromada is an administrative unit designating a village, several villages, or a town, and their adjacent territories – ed.]
Source: Serhii Horbunov, Head of Kostiantynivka City Military Administration, on Facebook
Quote: "This morning (7 March), Russian barbarians struck the Ivanopillia district, damaging infrastructure, including residential buildings, two shops, a healthcare facility and a cultural centre."
Details: The military administration reported that in addition to infrastructure damage, one person sustained severe injuries at their home during the attack and died.
Background: Last week, Russian forces dropped 108 aerial bombs on Kostiantynivka, Donetsk Oblast, killing 16 people and injuring 38.
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