Russian strike on Konstantinovka kills 16 people

This was announced by Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmigal.

Terrible terrorist act by Russia in Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Region. As a result of the shelling of the market is already known about 16 dead, including 1 child," he wrote in a telegram.

According to the Interior Ministry, the number of injured has already risen to 28 people, the average one rescuer.

All necessary services are working at the scene, the injured are being treated. Disassembly of the rubble and search and rescue operation continues.

Incidents promptly liquidated the fire with an area of 300 square metres. Damaged about 30 trade pavilions, - wrote the Minister of internal Affairs of Ukraine Igor Klymenko.

The number of casualties as a result of the shelling may increase, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

So far, a strike by Russian terrorists has killed 16 people in the town of Konstantinovka, Donetsk region. An ordinary market. Shops. Pharmacy. Innocent people. Many wounded. Unfortunately, the number of dead and injured may rise further. My condolences to all who lost relatives! - wrote Zelensky.