Russian forces have launched a series of attacks on the town of Kostyantynivka in Ukraine’s Donetsk region since early morning.
Local reports say the assaults involved high-explosive aerial bombs and FPV drones, causing widespread damage.
Authorities have also reported disruptions to the town’s gas supply as a result of the strikes.
Kostyantynivka, a frontline community in eastern Ukraine, has faced repeated bombardments throughout the conflict as Russian troops push to gain control of key settlements in Donetsk.
Emergency services are working to restore utilities and assess the full extent of the damage.
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