Russians attack Rivne Oblast, injuring two people and damaging infrastructure
Two people have been injured in a Russian attack on Rivne Oblast on the morning of 14 May.
Source: Oleksandr Koval, Head of Rivne Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram
Quote: "This morning was alarming for Rivne Oblast. Air defence forces downed four enemy aerial targets over the oblast. Two people have been injured."
Details: Koval said minor damage to civilian infrastructure had been recorded. Appropriate services are working at the scenes.
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