Rocket event in Sloviansk area, Ukraine on Mon 12th October 2026

12th October 2026

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A 77-year-old woman was injured in three Smerch MLRS strikes on a private sector in Sloviansk on October 12. The Russian attack damaged and destroyed at least 44 private homes and cars.

This was announced by the head of the Slavyansk City Military Administration, Vadym Lyakh, on Facebook on October 12.

According to him, at around 10:00, Russian troops launched three strikes with Smerch multiple rocket launchers on a private sector in Sloviansk. A 77-year-old woman was injured as a result of the shelling and was taken to hospital.

Vadym Lyakh said that at least 44 private homes, as well as cars, were damaged and destroyed as a result of the attack.

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