Eight people, including child, were injured as result of Russian strike on Rivne. PHOTO
On the morning of 14 October, Russian forces launched an attack on Rivne, injuring eight people, including a 14-year-old boy. All those injured were taken to hospital, and four of them were admitted.
This was reported by Censor.NET, citing the Rivne regional police.
According to law enforcement officials, the attack targeted a residential area of the city.
The attack damaged residential properties, nine cars and a farm building.
Rescue workers, police, medics and other emergency services are working at the scene. Emergency rescue operations and the clean-up following the shelling are ongoing.
Police are securing the scene, restricting access to the danger zone and providing assistance to local residents.
Explosive ordnance disposal experts are examining the impact site and the surrounding area, checking for explosive devices and ammunition fragments.
SBU investigators are documenting the consequences of the Russian strike as part of criminal proceedings initiated under Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine – war crimes.
Law enforcement officers are urging members of the public not to approach or touch any suspicious objects or fragments of munitions. If such objects are found, please report them by calling 101, 102 or 112.
