Russian Airstrike Targets Supermarket in Donetsk Region, Two Dead and 17 Injured

Russia carried out an airstrike on a large supermarket in Kostyantynivka, a town in the Donetsk region, located several kilometers from the front lines.

According to Vadim Filashkin, the chairman of the Donetsk regional state administration, the attack resulted in two fatalities and 17 injuries. He described the incident as another act of terrorism by Russia.

Another horrific Russian attack on civilians in Ukraine. They bombed an EkoMarket grocery store in Kostyantynivka, Donetsk region. I shopped here when I visited friends who living next door years ago. It's always busy with shoppers. Authorities say at least 2 killed, 17 wounded. pic.twitter.com/2sGVo4Z1d4

— Christopher Miller (@ChristopherJM) August 9, 2024

Authorities are still assessing the full impact of the shelling, with police and rescue teams present at the scene.