Donetsk region under Russian attacks
Source: region governor Vadym Filashkin
During the past day, Russian military continued attacks on residential areas and civilian infrastructure of Donetsk region.
Governor Vadym Filashkin reported that the invaders launched 11 strikes targeting different towns and villages of the region.
The attacks caused damage to apartment blocks, private houses, and other civilian objects in Hostre, Ocheretyno, Torske, Toretsk, Chasiv Yar, and Siversk. Fortunately, the strikes did not cause civilian casualties.
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