Russians attack Dobropillia and Kostiantynivka: four killed, seven injured – photos

Anastasia Protz — 18 August, 17:50
Russians attack Dobropillia and Kostiantynivka: four killed, seven injured – photos
A damaged building. Photo: Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor’s Office

Russian forces attacked the towns of Dobropillia and Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast on 18 August, killing four people, injuring seven, and damaging residential buildings, a catering establishment and a shop.

Source: Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor’s Office

Details: The Russians dropped an FAB-250 aerial bomb on Dobropillia. The bomb was equipped with a UMPK guidance kit, which converts unguided bombs into precision-guided munitions. A woman was killed in the street, and three men aged 26, 31 and 74 were injured. They sustained blast injuries, fractures and shrapnel wounds.

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On the same day, Russian forces struck Kostiantynivka with five rockets launched from Smerch multiple-launch rocket systems. Two civilians were killed and four others sustained shrapnel wounds and blast injuries. Doctors say some of them are in a moderate condition and some serious. The Russians simultaneously launched an artillery strike on another settlement, killing a 74-year-old man.

 
A victim of the Russian attack.
Photo: Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor’s Office

The strikes damaged high-rise residential buildings, houses, a catering establishment and a shop.

 
The aftermath of the Russian attack
Photo: Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor’s Office

Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor’s Office has launched pre-trial investigations into war crimes under Article 438.2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

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