Eight injured, including child, in Russian attack on Rivne – photos
Eight people have been injured, including a child, as a result of a Russian attack on a residential area in Rivne.
Source: National Police of Ukraine
Details: Law enforcement officers report that the Russians launched yet another strike on Rivne on the morning of 14 October.
A residential area was hit in the attack.
Eight injured people, including a 14-year-old boy, have been taken to hospital. Four have been admitted for treatment.
Homes, nine cars and an outbuilding were damaged in the attack.
First responders are conducting emergency rescue operations and clearing the aftermath of the strike. Police are securing the scene, restricting access to the hazardous area and assisting residents.
Security Service of Ukraine investigators are documenting the aftermath of the attack as part of a pre-trial investigation initiated under Art. 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (war crimes).
Bomb disposal experts are checking the strike site and surrounding area for unexploded ordnance and shrapnel.
Law enforcement officers emphasise: if suspicious objects or ammunition debris are found, do not approach them, do not touch them and immediately report them to the emergency lines 101, 102 or 112.
Background:
- On the night of 13-14 October and on the morning of 14 October, the Russians conducted multiple strikes. Oleksandr Koval, Head of Rivne Oblast Military Administration, reported five injured.
- There were direct hits on residential infrastructure and two agricultural businesses.
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