The city of Mykolaiv became the target of the invaders, who launched an attack with "Iskander-M" missiles. According to preliminary reports, two rockets were launched towards the city, causing destruction and panic among the local population.
Today, the Russian occupiers hit the city of Mykolaiv with rockets. This was announced by the head of Mykolayiv OVA Vitaly Kim in his official Telegram channel.
"There was a flight to Mykolaiv. From the place (from which they were hit, — ed.) along Odesa. And the restart is the same. On Forgiveness Sunday, should we forgive (the Russians, — ed.) for the fact that they are shelling us with ballistics?" - wrote the official.
The city was previously hit by "Iskander-M" missiles, which the Russian occupiers launched from Yevpatoria (annexed Crimea). Vitaly Kim clarified that the Russian Armed Forces have two installations at the launch site, with which they launch strikes on the territory of Ukraine under the control of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.
Local Telegram channels published the first photos from the scene of the incident.
One of them shows how a cloud of white-gray smoke rises above the city, which happens after the arrival of ballistic missiles.
Information about victims, victims and destruction in the city is still being clarified. As of 2:31 p.m., local authorities reported two wounded. Doctors assess their condition as moderate.
We will remind, on March 15, the Russian Armed Forces launched two missile strikes on Odesa. The Southern Defense Forces reported that the occupiers launched Iskander-type missiles at the city. 20 people became victims of the rocket attack, and another 73 were injured.
After the OVA clarified the data on the victims after the Russian strikes on Odesa, the shelling of the city was called the largest terrorist act by the Russian occupiers. OK "Pivden" added that the number of wounded may increase, because people leave from the shock and ask for help.