Russians attack industrial facility in Kirovohrad Oblast, injuring three people
Source: Andrii Raikovych, Head of Kirovohrad Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram
Quote: "An industrial facility was attacked in Svitlovodsk. The fire has been localised. As of now, three people are known to have been injured."
Details: In addition, 76 houses and one nine-storey residential building were damaged in the Russian attack.
"All the appropriate services are working at the scene," Raikovych added.
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