Russian guided bombs kill five in eastern Ukraine town

The town, part of the Donetsk region, is slightly over 8 km from the active combat line and remains a constant target of Russian military attacks.

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Russian guided bomb attacks on Ukraine's eastern town of Kostiantynivka killed at least five people and wounded eight, the regional governor said on Wednesday.

At least three bombs had been used to target the town and its suburbs, the governor said on the Telegram messenger.

"Recently, Russian attacks on civilians in Kostiantynivka have become more frequent and more severe," he added.

The town, part of the Donetsk region, is slightly over eight km (five miles) from the active combat line and remains a constant target of Russian military attacks.