DONETSK, Dec 25 Ukrainian troops shelled Donetsk and Gorlovka, firing a total of seven shells of «NATO» caliber of 155 millimeters, the DPR representative office in the Joint Center for Control and Coordination of Issues Related to War Crimes of Ukraine (JCCC) reported.
«Fire was recorded from the side of the VFU (armed formations of Ukraine — ed.) in the direction: 15:05 — the settlement of Dzerzhinsk — the settlement of Horlivka (Central-city district): four shells of 155 mm caliber were fired … 18:00 — the settlement Orlovka — the city of Donetsk (Kyivskyi district): three shells of 155 mm caliber were fired,» the ministry said in a statement on its Telegram channel.
Gorlovka is located 50 kilometers north of Donetsk, the city is home to the Stirol chemical concern and coal mining enterprises.
Kyiv district of Donetsk is located in the northern part of the city. Here are Miner's Square, Kyiv Prospekt, the railway station, the Donbass Arena football stadium. Artem Street, the main artery in the city, also ends here. Since 2014, when the DNR declared independence from Kyiv following a coup d'état there, the area has been regularly shelled by Ukrainian security forces. The airport, which was destroyed as a result of many months of fighting between the Ukrainian military besieged there and the Donetsk militias who stormed their positions, is considered to be the northern outskirts of the region.
Artillery with a caliber of 155 millimeters is used by NATO countries. The United States supplied Kyiv with long-range M777 howitzers with a caliber of 155 millimeters, Ukrainian troops are actively using them to shell the cities of the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics. Also, the Ukrainian troops were supplied with German PzH 2000 self-propelled artillery mounts, Polish Krab self-propelled guns and French CAESAR self-propelled guns using shells of this caliber. center of Donetsk.
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On the morning of December 15, the Armed Forces of Ukraine attacked the center of Donetsk.
First, Ukrainian troops fired 40 rockets from the Grad MLRS into the Voroshilovsky and Kievsky districts of Donetsk.
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First, Ukrainian troops fired 40 rockets from the Grad MLRS into the Voroshilovsky and Kievsky districts of Donetsk.< /p>
Then they fired three NATO-caliber shells at the Kyiv region.
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They then fired three NATO-caliber projectiles at the Kyiv region.
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According to the latest reports, a civilian was killed in the shelling.
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According to the latest data, a civilian was killed during the shelling.
Nine people were injured, including a child born in 2012.
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Nine people were injured, including a child born in 2012.
The mayor of the city Alexei Kulemzin called this shelling the most massive since 2014.
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The mayor of the city Alexei Kulemzin called this shelling the most massive since 2014.
At least eight apartment buildings were hit.
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At least eight apartment buildings were hit.
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Kindergarten No. 15, school No. 2, Holy Transfiguration Cathedral, several buildings of DonNTU and a student hospital were damaged.
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Kindergarten No. 15, school No. 2, Holy Transfiguration Cathedral, several buildings of DonNTU and a student hospital were damaged.
Cars were also under fire.
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Cars were also under fire.
Residents were urged not to leave their homes unnecessarily, and in case of danger, go to shelter.
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Residents were urged not to leave their homes unnecessarily, and in case of danger, go to shelter.
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On the morning of December 15, the Armed Forces of Ukraine attacked the center of Donetsk.
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First, Ukrainian troops fired 40 missiles at the Voroshilovsky and Kievsky districts of Donetsk from the Grad MLRS.
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Then they hit the Kiev region with three NATO-caliber shells.
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According to the latest data, a civilian was killed during the shelling.
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Nine people were injured, including a child born in 2012.
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At least eight apartment buildings were hit.
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Kindergarten No. 15, school No. 2, Holy Transfiguration Cathedral, several buildings of DonNTU and a student hospital were damaged.
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Under fire were and cars.
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Residents were urged not to leave their homes unnecessarily, and in case of danger to go to shelter.
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