Occupiers struck Slovyansk: there are casualties
On the afternoon of August 7, Russian troops fired on Sloviansk in the Donetsk region using a “Tornado-S” multiple-launch rocket system. The attack killed at least one person, injured five others, damaged about 30 private homes, and destroyed four vehicles.
The shelling of Sloviansk took place on Friday, August 7, at approximately 2:45 p.m. According to preliminary reports, Russian troops used the “Tornado-S” multiple launch rocket system. The city’s logistics hub was hit.
Vadym Lyakh, head of the Sloviansk City Military Administration, reported on the consequences of the attack. According to him, five people are known to have been injured so far. All of the injured have received medical care.
One person was also killed as a result of the shelling. At the time of this report, the identity of the deceased had not yet been established. “We currently know of five people who were wounded. All are receiving medical care. We also have one fatality. At this time, the victim has not been identified,” Lyakh said.
Homes and cars in the city were damaged
The Russian strike caused damage to civilian infrastructure. According to preliminary data, about 30 private homes were affected. Some of the homes sustained damage from the blast wave and debris. Four vehicles were also completely destroyed. Information on the extent of the damage may be updated, as relevant services continue to survey the area following the shelling.
The strike occurred during the day, when civilians were in the city. That is why the attack resulted in injuries and one fatality. Sloviansk remains one of the cities in the Donetsk region that regularly suffers from Russian attacks. Due to its proximity to the front lines, the city and surrounding settlements are under constant threat of missile, artillery, and drone strikes.
Sloviansk is regularly subjected to shelling
Russian troops have repeatedly attacked Sloviansk throughout the full-scale war. Residential neighborhoods, private homes, cars, businesses, and other civilian targets have been hit. The city has come under attack just in recent weeks. Specifically, on July 27, Russian troops struck a passenger bus in Sloviansk. Two women who were inside the bus were injured in the attack.
Russian shelling regularly endangers those who remain in the city. Despite this, essential services continue to operate in Sloviansk, and local authorities are urging residents to heed air raid alerts and not to neglect safety precautions. The latest attack on August 7 once again demonstrated just how dangerous the situation remains for civilians in the Donetsk region. The attack resulted in one fatality, several injuries, and significant damage to private homes.
What is known about the consequences
The following consequences of the Russian strike on Sloviansk are currently known:
- one person was killed;
- five people were injured;
- about 30 private homes were damaged;
- four cars were completely destroyed.
The identity of the deceased remained unknown at the time this information was released. Data on casualties and damage may change once the relevant services have completed their work. “Take care of yourselves. Let’s stay strong. We’re in this together!” Vadym Lyakh urged the residents of Sloviansk.
The Russian strike on the city was yet another attack on civilian infrastructure in the Donetsk region. According to UN human rights agencies, shelling with long-range weapons, artillery, and multiple-launch rocket systems remains one of the main causes of civilian deaths and injuries in Ukraine. This was reported by Vadym Lyakh, head of the Sloviansk City Military Administration.
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