On December 8, 2025, at 09:00, the Russian Federation struck Kostiantynivka with an FPV drone. A family traveling to get water on two bicycles found themselves in the strike zone. 

A man was injured, along with his wife and their two minor children - a seven-year-old girl and a twelve-year-old boy. The victims were diagnosed with mine-explosive injuries, shrapnel wounds, and a concussion. 

The condition of the children and their father is assessed by doctors as moderate. The victims received medical assistance and are currently in the hospital.

Under the procedural guidance of the Kostiantynivka District Prosecutor's Office, a pre-trial investigation has been initiated in a criminal proceeding regarding the war crime (Part 1 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).