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Russia shells Donetsk region of Ukraine, killing three

Russia shells Donetsk region of Ukraine, killing three Russia shelled Kramatorsk and Kostyantynivka in Donetsk region on June 14 (facebook.com/pavlokyrylenko.donoda)
Author: Maria Kholina

Three people were killed and three others were injured after the shelling of Kramatorsk and Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region early in the morning on Wednesday, June 14, according to the Facebook post of the head of Donetsk Regional State Administration, Pavlo Kyrylenko.

"The Russian aggressors launched missiles towards Kramatorsk and Kostiantynivka at dawn, around 5 am," said the head of Donetsk Regional State Administration, Pavlo Kyrylenko.

Kramatorsk

Two people were killed and two others injured in Kramatorsk. Russian missiles hit the residential area of the city, completely destroying at least 5 and damaging around 20 private houses.

Kostiantynivka

One person was killed and one injured in Kostiantynivka. Two buildings were destroyed, and 55 others were damaged. Gas and power lines were affected.

Shelling in Donetsk region

Russian forces continue their attempts to fully seize the Donetsk region. The populated areas of the region are constantly under shelling. Recently, even cities and villages located in relative rear areas have been targeted. Kostiantynivka was previously shelled on June 12, resulting in one fatality and two injuries.