A woman was killed and others were injured in airstrikes in the Donetsk region
In the Sloviansk community in Donetsk Oblast, a woman was killed and three other people were injured as a result of three airstrikes. Among the victims is a 13-year-old boy. Dozens of residential buildings and cars were damaged by the shelling.
On Monday, October 5, the Sloviansk community in Donetsk Oblast was hit by three airstrikes. Two strikes hit the central part of the community, and another struck the village of Sukhanivka. This was reported by Vadym Lyakh, head of the Sloviansk City Military Administration.
According to him, as of 1:30 p.m., three people were known to have been wounded. Among them was a 13-year-old boy. Another woman was killed. “Today, the enemy carried out three airstrikes on the Sloviansk community. Two hit the central part, and one hit the village of Sukhanivka,” Lyakh wrote.
Damaged buildings and cars
As a result of the strikes, at least four high-rise buildings in the community were damaged. About 50 private homes were also damaged. Damage was also reported to vehicles. Information about the consequences of the attack may be updated as work continues at the strike sites.
Currently, three people are known to have been injured and one killed. Information regarding the condition of the victims may change.
Residents are urged not to wait for a mandatory evacuation
Following the attack, Vadym Lyakh urged community residents not to delay their departure to safer areas. He addressed parents with children specifically. According to him, people should not wait for the community to announce a mandatory evacuation. “Don’t wait until a mandatory evacuation is announced throughout the city. You should leave right now!” emphasized the head of the Sloviansk Municipal Administration.
The Sloviansk community is located near an area of active combat operations. Due to regular Russian attacks, local authorities are urging civilians to leave dangerous areas, especially families with children. Currently, law enforcement and relevant services continue to work at the sites of the strikes and assess the consequences of the attack. Lyakh wrote about this on Facebook.
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