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Russian shelling of Toretsk outskirts injures family of 4

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A Russian artillery strike against Pivnichne near Toretsk in Donetsk Oblast injured two teenagers and their parents, the Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor's Office reported on Sept. 8.

The attack took place at around 12:20 p.m. local time, damaging a private house. The injured victims include two boys aged 14 and 15, a 37-year-old mother, and a 43-year-old father, according to the prosecutors.

The wounded have been provided medical assistance, the report added.

Toretsk lies not far from the front line and is a common target of Russian strikes. On Aug. 28, a Russian rocket strike killed a woman and injured three more residents of the city.

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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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