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Russians attack Pokrovsk with two Iskanders: Four killed, 34 wounded

Among the wounded are two teenagers aged 12 and 13. 

Russians attack Pokrovsk with two Iskanders: Four killed, 34 wounded
The aftermath of the strike on Pokrovsk
Photo: Donetsk RMA

At least 4 people were killed and 34 wounded as a result of a Russian strike with two Iskander missiles on Pokrovsk, Donetsk Region. The Russians fired two Iskander-M missiles at the city, destroying one private house and damaging 16.

According to Vadym Filashkin, the head of the Donetsk RMA, these are the preliminary consequences of the strike on Pokrovsk as of 14:15.

Among the wounded are two children aged 12 and 13. They are in moderate to serious condition.

Consequences of shelling of Pokrovsk
Photo: Donetsk RMA
Consequences of shelling of Pokrovsk

Police, rescuers and local authorities are working at the site. The wounded are receiving all the necessary medical care.

"This is one of the largest hostile attacks on civilians in recent times. Its final consequences are yet to be established," emphasised Filashkin.

Killed as a result of a strike on Pokrovsk
Photo: Donetsk regional military administration
Killed as a result of a strike on Pokrovsk

The Donetsk regional prosecutor's office added that Russians used repeated strike tactics. 

At 12:00, Russian army fired missiles at the town of Pokrovsk. Half an hour later, they launched a second strike on the frontline town. The missiles hit the private sector and civilian infrastructure. 

Residential buildings, cars and gas pipelines were damaged. 

Prosecutors are taking all possible and appropriate measures to document the military atrocities committed by members of the Russian Armed Forces.

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