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Russian attack on Nova Poshta depot claims six lives

The number of wounded increased to 16.

Russian attack on Nova Poshta depot claims six lives
Photo: State Emergency Service

On the evening of 21 October, Russians launched a missile attack on the Nova Poshta depot in the village of Korotych, Kharkiv Region. Six staff members were killed and 16 injured by the attack and subsequent fire, the State Emergency Service has said.

Photo: State Emergency Service

"The strike caused significant destruction of the depot building, damaged seven trucks and two semi-trailers. A fire also broke out at the facility over an area of about 300 sq. m. According to preliminary reports, six people were killed and 16 injured. At 00:14, the fire was extinguished," the rescuers said.

Nova Poshta is a popular private Ukrainian postal and courier company.

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