Russians shell Donetsk region with Smerch: one person killed, four wounded

Russians shell Donetsk region with Smerch: one person killed, four wounded

Kyiv  •  UNN

April 21 2024, 10:02 AM  •  59097 views

On April 21, Russian troops shelled the city of Ukrainsk in Donetsk Oblast with Smerch multiple rocket launchers, killing an 82-year-old woman and injuring four men aged 21 to 53, and damaging six residential buildings.

On April 21, in the morning, the Russian army, allegedly using Smerch MLRS, shelled the city of Ukrainsk in Donetsk region. The attack killed one person and injured four others. This was reported by the press service of the Donetsk regional prosecutor's office, UNN reports .

On April 21, at 8:30 a.m., Russian troops shelled the town of Ukrainsk. According to preliminary data, the enemy used Smerch MLRS against the civilian population,

- the statement said.

Details

An 82-year-old woman died as a result of a munition hit near her house. In addition, four men aged 21 to 53 sustained injuries of varying severity. The victims with bruises and shrapnel wounds were provided with qualified medical assistance.

Six apartment buildings were also damaged.

Prosecutors are taking all possible and appropriate measures to document war crimes committed by representatives of the Russian armed forces.

Under the procedural supervision of the Donetsk Regional Prosecutor's Office, a pre-trial investigation was initiated in the criminal proceedings on the fact of violation of the laws and customs of war (Part 2 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).

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On Saturday, April 20, two people were injured and two people were woundedby Russian army shelling in Donetsk region: in Krasnohorivka and Ocheretyne.

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