At least 16 people died this Wednesday in a Russian bombardment in a market in Kostantinovka, a city in eastern Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky said on social media.
“Artillery of Russian terrorists killed 16 people in the city of Kostantinovka, in the Donetsk region,” Zelensky said, reporting that the attack hit a market, shops and a pharmacy. “Unfortunately, the number of dead and wounded could increase,” he stressed.
“Anyone in the world still dealing with anything Russian is simply unaware of this reality. Egregious evil. Blatant evil. Total inhumanity,” he wrote.
He added: “My condolences to everyone who has lost a loved one. The Russian evil must be defeated as soon as possible.”
At least 16 people have been killed by Russian shelling in Kostyantynivka, Donetsk region. Russian terrorists have attacked a regular market, shops, and a pharmacy, killing innocent people. The number of casualties could rise further.
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— Volodimir Zelensky (@ZelenskyyUa) September 6, 2023
The missile attack left at least 16 dead, including a child, and some 20 wounded, Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.
“All services are working,” he said, adding: “The fire is contained.”
Videos circulating on social media appear to show the moment of the explosion and its graphic consequences.
Russian authorities They have not yet claimed responsibility for the attack. They have previously denied attacking citizens.
Wednesday’s attack coincided with a visit by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to the Ukrainian capital kyiv, where he was due to meet Zelensky.
During his trip, he was supposed to announce a new US aid package for the war-torn country worth about $1 billion.
Kostyantynivka, a small market town, It is located near the battlefield.
With information from “X”, AFP and BBC News
