Russians hit a supermarket in Kostiantynivka: 10 dead, 35 wounded

Strike on Kostyantynivka, Photo from social networks

Today, August 9, Russian troops shelled Kostyantynivka in Donetsk region. There is a hit in the supermarket. It is already known about 9 dead and 24 wounded.

Information about the attack on the city was confirmed to Suspilne by the head of the CRA, Serhii Gorbunov.

Local mass media publish footage of a fire in a supermarket.

The head of Donetsk RMA, Vadym Filashkin, reported that at least seven people were injured.

«The Russians shelled the city with barrel artillery, hitting a supermarket. This is another targeted attack on a place of gathering of people, another act of terror by the Russians. One of the wounded is in serious condition, he is being given the necessary medical assistance,» he wrote.

According to him, the police, rescuers, medics and all relevant services are working on the spot. The final consequences of the shelling are being established.

Attack on Kostyantynivka, photo published by Vadym Filashkin

Attack on Kostyantynivka, photo published by Vadym Filashkin

«Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region. The attack of Russian terrorists on an ordinary supermarket and post office. People under the rubble. A rescue operation is underway and everything will be done to save people. As of this time, it is known about 4 dead. My condolences to family and friends. At least 24 people were injured,» wrote Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Nova Poshta reported that the invaders hit the shopping center where the post office's freight department was located.

«All our employees are alive, one colleague received a concussion — he is being given all the necessary help. Unfortunately, there are victims among the population. Previously, some of the parcels survived. The estimated value of the destroyed cargo will be compensated to the customers in full,» Nova Poshta reported.

Photo: from Nova Poshta's Facebook page

Later, the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that 10 people died and another 35 were injured. Residential buildings, shops, and more than a dozen cars were also damaged.

We will remind you that on the night of August 9, seven Shahed 131/136 UAVs were destroyed over the Mykolaiv Oblast as a result of the operation of the anti-aircraft system. It should be noted that during the day of August 8, the territory of the region was under attack by the Russian army 5 times.