💥 Attack

Russian forces launched a missile strike on a school in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk Oblast, destroying the educational institution.

October 21, 2023 Kostiantynivka, Donetsk Oblast

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Ukrainska Pravda Kyiv Independent Kyiv Post Censor.NET

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Source Reports

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Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

The Russians maliciously launched a missile strike on a school in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk Oblast. The building of the educational institution was almost completely destroyed.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: likely

Guided aerial bombs are being used by Russian forces in the battle around Avdiivka, though intensity has decreased

Kyiv Post → Source tone: uncertain

73 soldiers and officers died in the strike

Censor.NET → Source tone: likely

Ukrainian soldiers destroyed at least six enemy vehicles of various types near Avdiivka.

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

The 3rd Regiment of SOF detected and stopped the enemy assault, inflicting significant losses in equipment and manpower.

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