Shelling of Mykolaiv: Authorities report on aftermath, footage of destruction

On Saturday, August 2, Russian troops launched a massive attack on Mykolaiv and the region. There are civilian victims.

Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration reports this.

A missile strike hit Mykolaiv at 22:01 on August 2. As a result:

- Three private houses were destroyed;

- Fires broke out;

- 23 private houses, 12 apartment buildings, six cars, a post office, and a building materials store were damaged.

Seven people were injured, four of whom received medical assistance on the spot.

"As of this morning, two men — aged 57 and 74 — are hospitalized in moderate condition. A 32-year-old man received outpatient care," the administration reported.

The aftermath was also in the Mykolaiv district. On August 2 and again on August 3, the enemy attacked the Kutsurub community three times using FPV drones. Fortunately, there were no casualties.

State Emergency Service Report

The State Emergency Service reported that rescuers dealt with the aftermath of the missile strike on the residential area of Mykolaiv.

"As a result of the attack, seven civilians were injured — three men aged 32, 57, and 74 were hospitalized. Another four people received medical assistance on site," the agency clarified.

Both apartment buildings and private houses were damaged, along with six vehicles, a shop, and a post office. Fires broke out and were extinguished by emergency services.

All city emergency services were on the scene, along with psychologists. Volunteers from the Ukrainian Red Cross Rapid Response Unit also assisted local residents.