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Russian strike on local post office kills two and injures one in Donetsk region

Russian strike on local post office kills two and injures one in Donetsk region Photo: Russian forces strike Donetsk region (Getty Images)

Russian army struck a post office in the Donetsk region. As a result of the enemy attack, there are fatalities and injuries, according to a statement from the Donetsk Regional Prosecutor's Office.

Prosecutors reported that around 4:30 PM Kyiv time today, the Russian army shelled the village of Oleksiyevo-Druzhkivka in the Kramatorsk district.

Russian strike on local post office kills two and injures one in Donetsk region

Russian strike on local post office kills two and injures one in Donetsk region

Russian strike on local post office kills two and injures one in Donetsk region

Russian strike on local post office kills two and injures one in Donetsk region

"The target of the enemy's attack was a civilian infrastructure site — one of the local postal offices. As a result of the enemy attack, a 19-year-old employee and a 21-year-old citizen sustained injuries incompatible with life," law enforcement reported.

A 37-year-old man was also taken to a medical facility with blast injuries, and he is currently receiving professional care.

Rescue operations and debris removal are ongoing at the scene.

Russian losses at the front

In the past 24 hours, the Russian forces have lost over 1,000 soldiers at the front, as well as a significant amount of equipment.

You can find more details in the RBC-Ukraine report.