Russians pound Kostiantynivka and Shakhtarske with artillery

The Russians attacked Kostiantynivka and Shakhtarske in Donetsk Oblast with artillery. Five people were injured. Source: Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor's Office

Details: Russian troops attacked the settlement of Shakhtarske in Volnovakha district at around 17:00 on 5 September. Russian shells hit this residential area, where a 40-year-old man and a 50-year-old woman were injured. People were provided with qualified medical assistance.

Two hours later, the Russians attacked the city of Kostiantynivka, as a result of which three residents, aged 40, 51 and 53, who were travelling in a minivan on one of the city's roads, suffered shrapnel wounds.

Two of the injured are currently in hospital in critical condition. In addition, houses, a car and power lines were damaged. Preliminary reports indicate that the Russians shelled residential areas using tubed artillery.

Prosecutors have started an investigation.

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