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14 people were killed in the Russian attack on Kostiantynivka, including two girls ages 9 and 11 whose bodies were identified.

Kostiantynivka, Donetsk Oblast
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Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

The bodies of two child victims – two girls ages 9 and 11 – were identified among 14 dead in Russia's Aug. 9 attack on Kostiantynivka

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

Russia struck a supermarket in the city of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast, killing at least 14 people and injuring dozens.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

A nearby freight department of Ukraine's largest private postal company Nova Poshta was also damaged, destroying packages.

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

Children will be forcibly evacuated from the villages of Tsukurine, Illinka and Izmailivka in the Pokrovsk district of Donetsk region

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

The evacuation to safe regions will take place within 60 days

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

One reception centre will be set up to carry out the evacuation

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

The evacuation is free of charge

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