The number of victims in Mykolaiv as a result of shelling has increased to 9
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- Alisa Melik-Adamian
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8:10, 18 March, 2024
Consequences of the Russian missile attack on Mykolaiv on March 17 / Photo: Serhii Ovcharyshyn, NikVestiAs of this morning, 9 people were injured in Mykolaiv as a result of the Russian missile attack.
This was announced by the head of the regional military administration, Vitalii Kim.
Two children are known to be injured. Currently, all the necessary medical assistance is provided to the victims.
Utility services are working at the site of the shelling. Private and apartment buildings, civilian cars were damaged in the area. Sections of the outdoor lighting network, part of the tram tracks and contact network were also destroyed.
Ballistic strike on Mykolaiv on March 17
On the afternoon of March 17, Russian troops shelled Mykolaiv from installations located on the territory of temporarily occupied Crimea. The first flight arrived at 14:01, and the next one 7 minutes later.
As of 16:00 in the evening, 5 victims were known, one of them died in the hospital.
According to the head of RMA Vitalii Kim, the police blocked the traffic in time, otherwise there could have been more victims.
Utility workers immediately began working at the site of the shelling and eliminating the consequences of the attack. Brigades of CP «Pilot» and the Red Cross helped residents with OSB-plates and boards.