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As of 18:00 on Saturday, April 15, the number of injured due to the Russian attack on a multi-story residential building in Sloviansk reached 23 people, reports the Slovyansk city military administration.

"There are still people under the rubble. Rescue operations are ongoing. Huge thanks to all who participate in them: the police, the State Emergency Service and other services," said the head of the Regional Military Administration, Vadym Lyakh.

As reported, on Friday afternoon, the Russian occupiers launched a rocket attack on the city of Slovyansk in the Donetsk region, as a result of which 10 buildings and civilian infrastructure were damaged.

Earlier, 21 injured and 9 dead were reported.