Russians drop aerial bombs on Sloviansk: 5 people killed, and Latvian consulate building damaged

On the morning of July 24, russian forces dropped two aerial bombs on Sloviansk. Five people are reported to have been killed and nine wounded. Vadym Filashkin, head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration, reported this on Facebook.

"Ten private homes, a business, and the premises of the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Latvia were damaged. The Russians are attacking our cities every day—and for the second day in a row, their attacks have resulted in numerous casualties in Sloviansk,” the regional head stated.

Filashkin noted that it is dangerous to remain in the city.

"I urge everyone who is still near the front line: evacuate. Evacuation is free of charge. We will help with transportation, accommodation, and necessary support. Take care of yourselves and your loved ones. Life is the most important thing,” he added.

Evacuation contact information:

• 0-800-500-121, +380730500121

For the evacuation of seriously ill patients and people with disabilities:

• 0800332614

As a reminder, russia shelled six settlements in the Donetsk Region over the past day.