Espreso. Global

Russian forces shell Mykolaiv, causing deaths and injuring over 20 people

5 August, 2022 Friday
19:55
client/title.list_title

In the afternoon of August 5, Russian forces shelled Mykolaiv. There are dead and at least 22 wounded, including a teenager

The head of the Mykolaiv Regional Council, Hanna Zamazeyeva, reported that at least 22 civilians are currently injured.

"Among the wounded is a 14-year-old boy who was at the entrance to the church at the time of the attack by Russian terrorists. According to preliminary information, the wound was caused by the burst of cluster ammunition", she wrote.

The teenager is in serious condition. He was taken to the intensive care unit with severe multiple injuries, including mine-explosive injuries to the head, thigh, and abdominal cavity.

The head of the Mykolaiv Regional State Administration, Vitaliy Kim, informs that 10 people are known to have been injured as a result of Russian enemy shelling. There are also dead.

"Already more than 10 wounded, only in one place after shelling in the afternoon, there are dead. Our teams are still working," Kim wrote.

The head of the Mykolaiv Regional Council, Hanna Zamazeyeva, reports about shelling in the city on Telegram. 

 "Today in the afternoon, Russian occupiers, from the Kherson side, again shelled Balabanivka and Korabelny district of Mykolaiv", it is noted. 

"The affected area is very large. Private houses, high-rise buildings were affected. There are fires, significant destruction and victims. Rescue services are working on the ground," added the mayor of Mykolaiv Oleksandr Sienkovych.

Tags:
Read also:
  • News
2024, Thursday
2 May
19:39
Exclusive
Ukraine enters interesting geopolitical game: Defense Express on Macron's troop deployment statement
19:20
Switzerland says Russia should participate in Peace Summit, but not this year
19:00
Macron tells conditions under which NATO troops can be sent to Ukraine
18:53
Updated
Russia strikes at Derhachi, Kharkiv region, injuring 8 children
18:40
Exclusive
Main perpetrators have not been punished – journalist Kazanzhy on deadly clashes in Odesa on May 2, 2014
18:18
Ukraine’s border guards report where Russia deploys reconnaissance groups most often
17:56
Russia puts former Ukrainian Justice Minister Petrenko on wanted list
17:35
Russian troops executed at least 15 surrendering Ukrainian soldiers since December
16:50
Ukrainian Navy tells how it named two Estonian boats handed over to Ukraine
16:33
Ukraine's drones began striking at very unexpected targets s to complicate Russian logistics
16:10
Russia spreads disinformation alleging postal depot in Odesa stored ammunition
15:55
Russian army attacks Kharkiv region several times, injuring two civilians
15:32
Russian military airfield in occupied Crimea attacked: satellite images released
15:12
Russia's response options limited in asset seizure clash with West
14:51
Russians managed to gain foothold in Ocheretyne, Ukrainian forces are trying to drive them out 
14:23
Zelenskyy names date and venue for first peace summit
14:00
Hodges says idea of freezing Russian-Ukrainian war is ridiculous
13:45
Russia uses banned chemical weapons in war in Ukraine - US State Department
13:30
Russians attack Odesa: UAH 3 million worth of shipments destroyed at postal depot
13:16
Review
Russian Red Cross: linked to Kremlin and participates in militarization of children deported from Ukraine
12:50
Ukraine returns teenager and his family from temporarily occupied Kherson region
12:29
Exclusive
Crimean bridge destruction is quite real - Ukrainian armed forces captain
12:06
Understanding pace of US military aid to Ukraine – Defense Express
11:37
Exclusive
Russia is destroying Odesa: military expert explains reason
11:01
Review
Attack on 13 oil refineries affects Russia's economic and military capabilities. Column by Serhiy Zgurets
10:35
Russian army loses 4 air defense systems, 20 tanks and over 1,000 servicemen overnight - General Staff
10:04
Russian 'kamikaze' drones fly over ZNPP nuclear reactors - Ukrainian intelligence
09:45
U.S. announces new sanctions package against Russia: details
2024, Wednesday
1 May
21:50
Review
Victorious news of 798th day of war: Ukraine attacks oil refinery in Ryazan, first F-16s after Easter
21:35
Ukrainian aircraft strikes at Russian command post, 100 clashes occur at frontline
21:15
Ukraine serves 100 senior Russian officers with notices of suspicion since beginning of full-scale invasion
20:54
OPINION
How long will war last and what does victory mean for Ukraine?
20:36
Exclusive
Russia is preparing to launch 2 ships for Black Sea Fleet: expert gives details
20:14
Russia tries to hide vulnerability of its refineries to drones — Centre for Countering Disinformation
19:55
Russian missile attacks on Ukraine: what has changed in Russian terror in month?
19:35
Exclusive
Investigation into loss of Ocheretyne is needed - Information Resistance
19:19
Ukrainian Air Force suggests first F-16 fighters will arrive after Easter
19:00
Ukraine has Western weapons for strikes against Russia — Latvian Foreign Minister Braže
18:41
Ukraine-made PARASOL trench electronic warfare device: how it works
18:20
Russian mines kill 297 people in Ukraine, including 15 children - State Emergency Service
More news