Russia hits city market and petrol stations, killing 8 people

The Russian military hit a market, a bus station, petrol stations and residential buildings in the city of Kurakhove, Donetsk Oblast, on 7 December. At least eight civilians were killed in the attack.

Source: Pavlo Kyrylenko, Head of the Donetsk Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram; Kyrylo Tymoshenko, Deputy Head of the President’s Office, on Telegram; Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Telegram

Quote: "A powerful strike in Kurakhove. At least six civilians were killed, five were wounded."

Details: Kyrylenko reported that the city centre was under fire: a market, a bus station, petrol stations, and residential buildings were hit. Warning: this video contains scenes that some people may find upsetting.

Російські військові завдали удару по ринку, автостанції, заправках та житлових будинках міста Курахове на Донеччині, відомо про щонайменше 6 загиблих цивільних. pic.twitter.com/td6aDJJ1oL

— Українська правда ✌️ (@ukrpravda_news) December 7, 2022

Updated at 16:20: Kyrylo Tymoshenko, Deputy Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office, reported that 8 people had been killed and 5 wounded. He also said the attack was carried out with the use of multiple rocket launchers.

Updated at 16:50: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on the strike: "Terrorists are inhuman. And they will be responsible for this." He also reported that six people were killed, but not eight.

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