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Russia strikes critical infrastructure in Donetsk region

Russia strikes critical infrastructure in Donetsk region Photo: aftermath of the Russian shelling of Myrnohrad (t.me/dsns_telegram)
Author: Liliana Oleniak

On Sunday, January 12, the Russian army attacked the critical infrastructure of the city of Myrnohrad. A large-scale fire broke out there, according to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.

On Sunday, January 12, Russians fired on the city of Myrnohrad, Donetsk region. They hit a critical infrastructure facility, causing a fire.

Firefighters quickly localized the fire over an area of 200 square meters. However, they were forced to stop working due to repeated Russian strikes.

Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

On the same day, the Russian army attacked Kramatorsk. Fires broke out on the territory of a local enterprise. Rescuers extinguished the fire, which covered an area of 220 square meters.

Situation in Donetsk region

Russian troops are constantly striking the settlements of the Donetsk region. The Russians are still aiming to reach the border of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, but so far they have not succeeded.

This is not the first time Russia has struck Myrnohrad. For example, in September, Russians shelled Myrnohrad, Donetsk region, twice. During the aftermath of the first strike, Russians struck again at the local market.