Strike on a supermarket in Kostiantynivka kills at least 14
Confirmedon two or more distinct origins, at least one tied to no party: 2 distinct origins, 2 tied to no party.
A strike hit a supermarket and shopping centre in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk Oblast, killing at least 14 people and injuring at least 43, according to Ukraine's Prosecutor General's Office. Donetsk governor Vadym Filashkin first described artillery fire, then said a Russian Kh-38 missile hit the town. Houses, shops and cars nearby were damaged. Kostiantynivka lies close to the front line west of Bakhmut and has been shelled repeatedly.
- When
- 9 August 2024
- Where
- Kostiantynivka, Ukraine
- What
- civilian harm
- Acting party
- Ministry of Defence of Russia
- Attribution
- Attributed by one source. Ukrainian officials attributed the strike to Russian forces; no Russian comment was found.
- In the record
- Published 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC · revision 1 · monthly summary
Sources
- Origin of the claim Kyiv Independent
- Evidence UN Ukraine
United Nations human rights monitors continue to gather information about the horrific human toll of an attack
- Corroboration UN Ukraine
an attack by the Russian Armed Forces struck a populated area in Kostiantynivka Town
History
| When | Field | From | To | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC | status | null | confirmed | P1 monthly summary: researched from cited sources and graded by the one rule |
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