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Russian strikes against Donetsk Oblast's Niu-York injure at least 3 civilians

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Russian strikes against Donetsk Oblast's Niu-York injure at least 3 civilians
The aftermath of Russian attacks against New York, Donetsk Oblast, on Jan. 15, 2024. (Governor Vadym Filashkin/Telegram)

Russian air and missile strikes against the village of Niu-York in Donetsk Oblast on Jan. 15 injured at least three people, Governor Vadym Filashkin reported.

Five others had been trapped in the rubble of a building damaged in the attack, the governor added. Relevant services are working on the site to clear the debris.

According to Filashkin, Russian forces dropped two guided aerial bombs against the village and launched a missile against the third floor of a building, collapsing its entrance.

"This is another cynical Russian attack on the civilian population," Filashkin wrote on Telegram.

Further consequences of the attack are being determined.

The village of Niu-York lies in the front-line Toretsk community, a common target of Russian strikes.

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Martin Fornusek is a reporter for the Kyiv Independent, specializing in international and regional politics, history, and disinformation. Based in Lviv, Martin often reports on international politics, with a focus on analyzing developments related to Ukraine and Russia. His career in journalism began in 2021 after graduating from Masaryk University in Brno, Czechia, earning a Master's degree in Conflict and Democracy Studies. Martin has been invited to speak on Times Radio, France 24, Czech Television, and Radio Free Europe. He speaks English, Czech, and Ukrainian.

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