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Russian artillery hit a supermarket in Kostyantynivka. Tragedy in the photos of Serhiy Nuzhnenko and Roman Pylypiy

10.8.2024
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On August 9, around 11:05 the Russian army shelled Konstantinovka in Donetsk region from barrel artillery. The Russians hit a local supermarket.

The number of victims of the Russian air strike in Konstantinovka reached 14 people. 44 people were wounded. About this reported in the Office of the Attorney General.

Photo by Roman Pylypey/AFP

“This is terror and barbarism. No situation on the front can be an excuse for killing civilians. An investigation into the fact of a war crime has already been launched. The terrorist country should be and will be punished for everything committed,” said Prosecutor General Andrey Kostin.

Photo by Serhiy Nuzhnenko for Radio Svoboda

According to preliminary information, the enemy struck with an X-38 missile. As a result of the attack, a large-scale fire broke out on the site: more than a thousand square meters of the shopping center were burned. At the time of the attack, about half a hundred people were there.

Photo by Roman Pylypey/AFP

“This is another targeted attack on the place of accumulation of people. Police, rescuers, medics and all responsible services are working on the spot,” he said Head of staffDonetsk Regional Military Administration Vadim Filashkin. He also called on all residents of Donetsk region to behave responsibly: “If you have not yet been evacuated and remain in the region, then avoid places of mass crowds and go to shelter without delay in case of alarm. Every day you are here is a danger. It cannot be avoided, but you can at least try to reduce the risks.”

Photo by Serhiy Nuzhnenko for Radio Svoboda

As a result of the shelling, the office of “Nova Poshta” was also destroyed. At least four private houses, shops, a car wash were damaged. Several cars burned down.

President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his condolences to the victims. “Russia will be responsible for this terror, and we will do everything so that the world continues to be with Ukraine, supporting our protection and saving the lives of our people,” statedpresident.

Photo by Roman Pylypey/AFP

At noon, around 16:00 the Russians cynically struck Konstantinovka for the second time. “This time from “Smerchiv” in the private sector. Two civilians were wounded,” Vadim Filashkin said.

Photo by Serhiy Nuzhnenko for Radio Svoboda

Shelling of a pizzeria in Kramatorsk: How Russian propaganda turns frontline cities into "legitimate military targets"

On August 9, around 11:05 the Russian army shelled Konstantinovka in Donetsk region from barrel artillery. The Russians hit a local supermarket.

The number of victims of the Russian air strike in Konstantinovka reached 14 people. 44 people were wounded. About this reported in the Office of the Attorney General.

Photo by Roman Pylypey/AFP

“This is terror and barbarism. No situation on the front can be an excuse for killing civilians. An investigation into the fact of a war crime has already been launched. The terrorist country should be and will be punished for everything committed,” said Prosecutor General Andrey Kostin.

Photo by Serhiy Nuzhnenko for Radio Svoboda

According to preliminary information, the enemy struck with an X-38 missile. As a result of the attack, a large-scale fire broke out on the site: more than a thousand square meters of the shopping center were burned. At the time of the attack, about half a hundred people were there.

Photo by Roman Pylypey/AFP

“This is another targeted attack on the place of accumulation of people. Police, rescuers, medics and all responsible services are working on the spot,” he said Head of staffDonetsk Regional Military Administration Vadim Filashkin. He also called on all residents of Donetsk region to behave responsibly: “If you have not yet been evacuated and remain in the region, then avoid places of mass crowds and go to shelter without delay in case of alarm. Every day you are here is a danger. It cannot be avoided, but you can at least try to reduce the risks.”

Photo by Serhiy Nuzhnenko for Radio Svoboda

As a result of the shelling, the office of “Nova Poshta” was also destroyed. At least four private houses, shops, a car wash were damaged. Several cars burned down.

President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his condolences to the victims. “Russia will be responsible for this terror, and we will do everything so that the world continues to be with Ukraine, supporting our protection and saving the lives of our people,” statedpresident.

Photo by Roman Pylypey/AFP

At noon, around 16:00 the Russians cynically struck Konstantinovka for the second time. “This time from “Smerchiv” in the private sector. Two civilians were wounded,” Vadim Filashkin said.

Photo by Serhiy Nuzhnenko for Radio Svoboda

Shelling of a pizzeria in Kramatorsk: How Russian propaganda turns frontline cities into "legitimate military targets"

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