MVA chief reports 2 dead, 4 injured and destruction in private sector
Russian forces strike at the city Kostiantynivka - according to the head of the MBA, aerial bomb (FAB-250 type) hit the The Church of Job of Pochaev.
The attack killed 2 people, more 4 were injured.
«This is a cynical and deliberate attack on a religious site and civilian infrastructure,» said the MBA leader.
Damage and consequences for the population
Except for the damage to the temple, 9 private houses were damaged by the blast wave in the surrounding area.
Rescue services worked at the scene and provided medical assistance to the victims.
«Rescuers localised the fires and evacuated civilians from the danger zone», the local administration said.
Investigation and response
Law enforcers opened a criminal investigation into the attack on civilian targets. They are documenting the consequences, recording the damage and collecting evidence.
The local authorities urged residents to follow safety rules, stay away from the damage areas and report any suspicious objects they find.
Context.
The attack on the religious facility comes amid systematic attacks on civilian infrastructure in various regions. The reaction of the international community and human rights organisations is expected after more details about the incident are made public.
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