DNR fighters. Archival photoDONETSK, June 20 Two people were killed and six injured over the past day on the territory of the Donetsk People's Republic as a result of shelling by Ukrainian troops, the headquarters of the territorial defense of the DPR, citing the republic's Ministry of Emergency Situations, reports. day, from 08.00 on June 19 to 08.00 on June 20, as a result of shelling of the VFU (armed formations of Ukraine — ed.) on the territory of the Donetsk People's Republic, two people were killed and six more civilians were injured,» the headquarters' Telegram channel notes. Russia began military operation in Ukraine on February 24. Russian President Vladimir Putin called its goal «the protection of people who are subjected to genocide raid by the Kyiv regime.» According to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, as of March 25, the Armed Forces completed the main tasks of the first stage — they significantly reduced the combat potential of Ukraine. The main goal in the Russian military department was called the liberation of Donbass. Along with the Russian military, units of the DPR and LPR are operating in the region.
