Russian Airstrike Devastates Residential Area in Kostiantynivka
On September 18, 2025, the Russian military dropped a 250-kilogram aerial bomb on a residential neighborhood in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk Oblast, resulting in the deaths of five civilians, including three men aged 65, 67, and 74, and two women, reports 24brussels.
The attack severely damaged four high-rise apartment buildings in the area. Vadym Filashkin, head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration, urged residents to evacuate to safer locations and provided contact numbers for those seeking assistance with evacuation: 0-800-500-121, +380730500121, and 0800332614.
In recent days, Russian forces had also shelled Kostiantynivka using artillery and aviation. Following these assaults, earlier reports indicated that three individuals had been killed and six others wounded.
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has led to heightened military actions, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. As the situation evolves, the impact of attacks on civilian infrastructure clears, highlighting the urgent need for international support for Ukrainian sovereignty and security.
