Woman killed in Kramatorsk shelling as seven injured in Shakhove attack — photos

23 September 2024, 06:27 PM

At least one person was killed in a shelling attack on Kramatorsk by Russian forces, Donetsk regional military administration head Vadym Filashkin said on Sept. 23.

Three people were injured and eight private homes were damaged in the shelling, which killed a 45-year-old woman and injured her husband, Filashkin said.

"We are assessing the full impact of the shelling. Once again, I urge everyone: do not put yourself in danger! Evacuate!" he added.

Consequences of Russian shelling in the village of Shakhove (Фото: Vadym Filashkin / Donetsk Regional State Administration)
Consequences of Russian shelling in the village of Shakhove / Photo: Vadym Filashkin / Donetsk Regional State Administration
Consequences of Russian shelling in the village of Shakhove (Фото: Vadym Filashkin / Donetsk Regional State Administration)
Consequences of Russian shelling in the village of Shakhove / Photo: Vadym Filashkin / Donetsk Regional State Administration

Later, Filashkin reported that Russian forces shelled the village of Shakhove in the Dobropil district, injuring seven people, including two children.

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"Two of the injured were taken to the nearest hospital, while the others received on-site medical assistance. The attack damaged 24 private homes, three administrative buildings, and a social institution," he said.

Consequences of Russian shelling in the village of Shakhove (Фото: Vadym Filashkin / Donetsk Regional State Administration)
Consequences of Russian shelling in the village of Shakhove / Photo: Vadym Filashkin / Donetsk Regional State Administration

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