Russians attack village in Donetsk Oblast wounding five people, including two children

Wednesday, 19 July 2023, 00:14

Russian occupation forces have shelled the village of Zhelanne Pershe in Donetsk Oblast wounding five people, including a one-year-old and a 13-year-old boy.

Source: Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor’s Office 

Details: It is reported that on 18 July, around 19:30, the Russian occupiers shelled the private sector in the village of Zhelanne Pershe, Pokrovsk district, Donetsk Oblast. This time, Russian troops supposedly used rocket artillery.

Two boys aged one and thirteen came under Russian fire. During the shelling, the children were playing in the yard of a private household.

In addition, three other people were injured: two women and a man aged 34 to 62. All the victims are currently being provided with qualified medical assistance.

Prosecutors are conducting a pre-trial investigation into the criminal proceedings over the violation of the laws and customs of war.

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