Russian Attack Leaves Five Dead in Eastern Ukraine

A Russian attack in the eastern Ukrainian town of Kostiantynivka killed five civilians and wounded five others. Regional Governor Vadym Filashkin urged evacuation via Telegram. The town is near an active combat zone in Donetsk, with Russian forces advancing towards Pokrovsk.

A Russian attack killed at least five civilians and wounded five others on Saturday in the eastern Ukrainian town of Kostiantynivka, a regional governor reported.

Vadym Filashkin, governor of the Donetsk region, stated that rescuers and police were working at the scene, which was hit early Saturday.

"I urge you all again: take care of yourselves, evacuate," Filashkin wrote on the Telegram messaging app, withholding additional details. Kostiantynivka is near active combat zones where Russian forces have been progressing towards Pokrovsk.

(With inputs from agencies.)