As of Saturday morning, the death of two children aged 9 and 11 was confirmed in Kostyantynivka, Donetsk region. Six more people, including one child, are undergoing identification tests, the Attorney General's Office said.
As a result of the airstrike, which took place on August 9 at 11:05, the total number of dead increased to 14 people, and 43 people were injured. The attack was carried out by the armed forces of the Russian Federation and, according to preliminary information, by an "X-38" missile. The hit took place in the Kostyantynivka shopping center, where there are food and hardware stores.
Investigations are continuing at the scene. The number of victims is still being determined.
The procedural leadership of the Donetsk regional prosecutor's office conducts a pre-trial investigation in criminal proceedings for violation of the laws and customs of war (Part 2 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).
