Missile hits five-story building in Bakhmut killing 5 people, including 2-year-old child

The bodies of a 2-year old child and 35-year-old woman were taken out from under the rubble after the Russian missile attack on Bakhmut (Donetsk region - Ed.) on May 17.

The Donetsk regional prosecutor's office shared the update.

The prosecutor is carrying out pre-trial investigations into the violation of the laws and customs of war (Art. 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine), in relation to the Russian shelling of Bakhmut on May 17.

The number of victims increased. Rescuers found the bodies of a 35-year-old woman and 2-year-old child under the rubble of the five-story building.

In total so far there are five killed and four wounded in the attack. The search and rescue operation continues.