Russian attack on Voznesensk: Number of casualties rises to 12

ROMAN PETRENKO - SATURDAY, 20 AUGUST 2022, 16:27

Russian occupying forces have struck a five-storey building in the city of Voznesensk in Mykolaiv Oblast. The most recent reports indicate that 12 civilians sustained injuries.

Source: Vitalii Kim, the head of the Mykolaiv Oblast Military Administration; Prosecutor General’s Office of Ukraine on Telegram

Quote: "Today [20 August - ed.], the Russian army attacked the town of Voznesensk.

A five-story building and private houses were hit.

As of 13:00, seven people are known to be injured, including three children."

Details: According to Kim, one child is currently undergoing surgery.

Updated: Kim later reported that nine people, including four children aged 3 to 17, sustained injuries.

The girl who had a surgery is being transported to Mykolaiv, with her eye hit and torn out by a piece of debris.

Update: The Prosecutor General’s Office reported that 12 people, including three children, sustained injuries following a Russian attack. Two of the injured children are in severe condition.

Two of the building’s entryways [and the flats accessed through them - ed.] were damaged, as well as the neighbouring private houses and vehicles parked nearby.

Background:

On the night of 20 August, the Russian army launched a massive missile attack on Mykolaiv.

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