Russians launch 6 missiles on Pokrovsk District: Baby rescued, people trapped under rubble

The Russians hit the settlements of Pokrovsk, Novohrodivka, and Myrnohrad in Pokrovsk District, Donetsk Oblast, with six missiles on the night of 29-30 November. As a result, at least 10 people were injured and 1 man was killed, and a search for 4 people trapped under the rubble are ongoing.

Source: Ihor Klymenko, Minister of Internal Affairs, on Telegram; Ihor Moroz, acting head of Donetsk Oblast Military Administration; Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor's Office

Details: The Russians simultaneously launched six S-300 missiles on Pokrovsk District in Donetsk Oblast at night. The settlements of Pokrovsk, Novohrodivka, and Myrnohrad came under fire.

As a result of the attack, 10 people were injured, including four children. Five more people are being searched for under the rubble. Police paramedics rescued the baby.

According to the prosecutors, at 23:30 on 29 November, Russian forces carried out missile attacks on the settlements Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad and Novohrodivka. Presumably, the missiles were launched from a S-300 air defence system, targeting administrative and residential buildings. 

A family with two children, a 16-year-old boy and a 6-month-old baby, in Pokrovsk, suffered from the attack. Another 13-year-old boy was injured. Early reports indicate that an apartment building, nine private buildings, a police station, cars, and garages were damaged.

One of the shells exploded in the yard of a house where a family with two children lived. As a result of the shelling, the roof and walls of the house were destroyed, and the entire family was buried under the rubble.

A police paramedic helped a man with a bloodied baby in his arms get out from under the ruins. After examining the boy, the policeman wrapped him up and quickly took him to hospital. Six-month-old Ilia’s life is beyond danger now.

As a result of a direct hit on a three-storey building in Novohrodivka, one of the entrances was completely destroyed. A fire occurred on the premises. 

Five residents were injured: three women aged 42, 58, and 63, as well as a 62-year-old man and a 13-year-old boy, who was taken to hospital with a blast injury, concussion and bruises.

In general, residential buildings, outbuildings, administrative buildings, and warehouses were damaged as a result of the attack. 

A high-rise building was hit in Novohrodivka. A 13-year-old child was injured. Police officers and the State Emergency Service employees continue to work at the scene. Five more people are likely trapped under the rubble, including a child.

Updated: As of 10:00, the body of a man killed in the attack on the residential building in Novohrodivka was pulled from the rubble. Another four people likely remain under the rubble, including one child. Search and rescue operations continue.

The Russians hit Myrnohrad with two missiles from an S-300 air defence system. The police department was destroyed.

Emergency services and police worked at the scenes all night. The search and rescue operation is ongoing, and the police are documenting the aftermath of the Russian strikes.

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