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Russia launched 17 Shahed attack UAVs and 6 S-300 anti-aircraft guided missiles targeting civilian facilities in Donetsk and Kherson oblasts on the night of December 4-5, 2023.

Chasiv Yar, Donetsk Oblast
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Russia launched 17 Shahed attack UAVs and 6 S-300 anti-aircraft guided missiles on Ukraine on the night of 4-5 December

The Russians targeted civilian facilities in Donetsk and Kherson oblasts with missiles

Russian forces struck the front-line town of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk Oblast, killing one resident and wounding another five when they were receiving humanitarian help

Russia's military used Grad multiple-launch rocket systems to carry out the attack, which lasted for two hours

A 50-year-old local woman was killed on the scene while five more people — four women and a man aged between 38 and 84 — suffered shrapnel injuries

The oldest victim is in serious condition, and doctors are fighting for her life

At the time of the attack, locals reportedly gathered to receive water and bread from volunteers

Private households and a car were also damaged in the strike

Russian troops had resumed air strikes using Su-25 attack aircraft and Ka-52 helicopters in the Avdiivka area.

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