Russian forces attack Rivne again: fires break out
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18 October, 09:31
The aftermath of the Russian attack on Rivne on 14 October. Photo: National Police
Russian forces have launched a large-scale attack on Rivne and its outskirts, targeting civilian infrastructure.
Source: Oleksandr Koval, Head of Rivne Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram
Quote: "Another large-scale attack on Rivne and its outskirts. Civilian infrastructure is once again among the enemy's targets. Emergency services are dealing with the aftermath."
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Details: Koval said fires had broken out at the sites of the strikes. Firefighters have contained them.
"There are currently no reports of injuries," Koval said.
Background:
- On 16 October, Russian drones struck a residential area in Rivne, as well as one of the city's major shopping centres.
- On 14 October, Russian forces attacked Rivne Oblast throughout the night and into the morning. Koval initially reported five people injured; the number later rose to eight. Residential infrastructure and two agricultural businesses were hit.
- On 13 October, a Russian drone struck a building belonging to an educational institution in central Rivne, injuring 25 people.
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