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Russia strikes Myrnohrad in Donetsk region: Killed and injured reported

Russia strikes Myrnohrad in Donetsk region: Killed and injured reported Photo: Russian strike on Myrnohrad, Donetsk region, leaves one dead and one wounded (GettyImages)
Author: Liliana Oleniak

Russia launched a missile attack on Myrnohrad, Donetsk region, resulting in one death and one injury. Law enforcement officials have launched an investigation into the violation of the laws and customs of war, the press service of the Donetsk Regional Prosecutor's Office reports.

"According to the investigation, on January 29, 2024, at about 23:00, the Russian army once again launched a missile attack on Myrnohrad. According to preliminary data, the occupiers fired at the settlement from the S-300 anti-aircraft missile system," the statement says.

According to the department, a 38-year-old man who was riding a bicycle home from work was killed as a result of the enemy attack. In addition, a woman in her 50s was wounded. She was taken to a hospital for medical care with bruises.

"Prosecutors continue to take all possible and appropriate measures to record the war crimes of the Russian Federation against the civilian population of the region," the Donetsk Regional Prosecutor's Office says.

Russia strikes Myrnohrad in Donetsk region: Killed and injured reportedPhoto: an enemy S-300 missile hits Myrnohrad, Donetsk region, on January 29 (t.me/Donetsk_obl_prokuratura)

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