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At Least 25 Civilians Killed in Ukrainian Shelling of Donetsk

© Sputnik / Russell BentleyAftermath of Donetsk shelling
Aftermath of Donetsk shelling - Sputnik International, 1920, 21.01.2024
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According to the date from regional authorities, Ukrainian armed forces shelled Donetsk region 43 times in the last 24 hours, firing 161 projectiles.
At least 25 civilians have been killed and 20 more wounded as a result of a Ukrainian shelling of Donetsk on Sunday, the head of the Donetsk People's Republic Denis Pushilin said.
He has described the attack as "atrocious", stressing that the market was shelled on the day when it was especially crowded.
Rescue teams are working at the scene, information on casualties is being updated while specialists are looking for the shards of the projectiles.
Earlier, a Sputnik correspondent reported that Ukrainian armed forces fired at least six 155mm shells at the Kirovsky district of Donetsk, a busy area with markets and shops.
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