Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Russian Shelling in Eastern Ukraine Kills Civilians
Russian forces attacked the city of Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine.
Sadly, at least three people were killed, and four others were hurt in the attack.
The attacks hit a local market.
The city is important because it helps supply Ukrainian troops.
The Ukrainian government says Russia is doing this to hurt and kill civilians.
Russia has denied targeting civilians, but the attacks continue as the war goes on.
Russian shelling in Kostiantynivka killed at least three people.
The attack involved eight strikes from a multiple rocket launch system.
Four more people were wounded in the attack.
The attack targeted a local market.
Russian forces are advancing to encircle Kostiantynivka in the Donbas region.
- Who
- Russia and Ukraine
- What
- Russian artillery attack
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Kostiantynivka, eastern Ukraine
- Why
- The reason for the attack is not explicitly stated.
Ukraine's Stance
Russia's Stance
Civilian Targeting
Ukraine's Stance
The Russians are deliberately striking to kill and maim as many civilians as possible.
Russia's Stance
Russia has denied targeting civilians.
- Location
- Kostiantynivka, Ukraine
- Casualties
- 3 killed, 4 wounded
- Attacker
- Russia
- Target
- Local market
- Weapon
- Multiple rocket launch system
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