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Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia cafe kills child, injures three others and teen

Sofia Polonska

21 August, 2024 Wednesday

12:48

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On Wednesday, August 20, Russian troops attacked a cafe in Zaporizhzhia region, injuring three children and an 18-year-old girl. The 15-year-old wounded died during resuscitation

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Ukraine's Prosecutor General's Office reported the information.

“An 18-year-old girl and four children aged 11, 14, 15 and 17 were wounded as a result of a Russian shell hitting a recreation facility located near the playground in Malokaterinivka village, Zaporizhzhia district. The 15-year-old boy died during resuscitation,” the Office informs.

Earlier, the head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration Ivan Fedorov reported on the Russian attack.

According to him, Russia attacked the village of Malokaterynivka. Three children were wounded when a cafe was hit. One child is in serious condition.

"The enemy hit a children's cafe. The terrorists target civilians and will not stop even before children," added Fedorov.

On August 20, the Russian army attacked Kherson region with drones: three people were injured as a result of explosives being dropped.

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