Russian forces hit residential area in Bakhmut, killing two people, including child

The Russian military struck a residential area in Bakhmut on 31 January using tube artillery, killing two people, including a child.

Source: Pavlo Kyrylenko, Head of Donetsk Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram; press service of the Prosecutor General's Office

Quote: "Two people were killed in another attack [on Bakhmut – ed.] that took place a few hours ago. One of the killed is a teenage boy.

In addition, 4 civilians are currently reported to be injured. A pharmacy was damaged."

Details: The Office of the Prosecutor General reports that a 12-year-old boy and a man were killed by the Russian attack, and 5 people sustained injuries of varying severity. The injured are being provided with qualified medical care.

According to the investigation, the Russian military struck a residential area using tube artillery. Shops, pharmacies and other buildings were damaged.

The Prosecutor General's Office emphasises that the exact number of victims is being established.

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