Russian forces launched missile strikes and multiple rocket launcher attacks on residential areas in Mykolaiv, causing fires and one injury.
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In Mykolaiv there was a series of powerful explosions due to missile strikes and strikes by occupying forces’ multiple rocket launchers in residential areas... shelling caused fires in a car dealership and a furniture store. One person was injured.
Russian forces shelled a residential area in Mykolaiv on the morning of May 16, 2022
A local store caught fire as a result of the shelling
A car caught fire as a result of the shelling
A gas pipeline was damaged as a result of the shelling
No casualties were reported from the attack
A missile strike was carried out on maritime infrastructure in Ochakiv.
Explosions were heard in Mykolaiv and an air alarm sounded from 5:19 a.m. to 5:45 a.m., with the mayor urging residents to stay in shelters.
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