Child killed in Ukrainian shelling – governor

The attack destroyed multiple residential buildings in Tokmak, Zaporozhye Region

A Ukrainian artillery strike on Tokmak in the Russian Zaporozhye Region has killed multiple people, including a child, local governor Evgeny Balitsky confirmed on Friday.

Tokmak is a small town some 50km from the Dnieper River, which currently divides the Russian and Ukrainian-controlled areas of the region that joined Russia following a referendum in 2022.

“As a result of shelling by the Ukrainian Armed Forces of a Tokmak apartment district, several people were killed, including one child, while dozens of residents were seriously injured,” Balitsky said. He added that the resulting fire is currently being extinguished and the rubble cleared.

According to preliminary information, at least six people have been killed, including one child, according to regional administration official, Vladimir Rogov, who said 25 private sector houses and nine multi-story buildings were left without gas as a result of the damage.

“The threat of double-tap strikes remains,” the governor warned, adding that “all victims and relatives of the deceased will be provided with comprehensive help.”

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