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Russia strikes Donetsk region with explosive aerial bombs: Children among injured

Russia strikes Donetsk region with explosive aerial bombs: Children among injured Photo: Russians hit Donetsk region with guided aerial bombs, two children among the victims (t.me/Donetsk_obl_prokuratura)
Author: Liliana Oleniak

On the morning of June 27, Russians attacked the town of Selydove with a guided aerial bomb. Six people, including children, were injured in the attack, according to the Donetsk Regional Prosecutor's Office.

According to preliminary information, the Russians dropped an FAB-500 high-explosive aerial bomb on the settlement. The shell hit the building of an apartment building. As mentioned above, 6 people were injured in the Russian shelling:

  • 2 children aged 11 and 17
  • 4 adults aged 63 to 67 years.

Russia strikes Donetsk region with explosive aerial bombs: Children among injured

Photo: Russians hit Donetsk region with a FAB-500 high-explosive aerial bomb, 2 children were among the victims (t.me/Donetsk_obl_prokuratura)

Russia strikes Donetsk region with explosive aerial bombs: Children among injured

Photo: Russians hit Donetsk region with a FAB-500 high-explosive aerial bomb, 2 children were among the victims (t.me/Donetsk_obl_prokuratura)

Russia strikes Donetsk region with explosive aerial bombs: Children among injured

Photo: Russians hit Donetsk region with a FAB-500 high-explosive aerial bomb, 2 children were among the victims (t.me/Donetsk_obl_prokuratura)

Russia strikes Donetsk region with explosive aerial bombs: Children among injured

Photo: Russians hit Donetsk region with a FAB-500 high-explosive aerial bomb, 2 children were among the victims (t.me/Donetsk_obl_prokuratura)

Multi-storey and private houses, cars, and administrative buildings were also damaged.

Russian shelling of Donetsk region

In recent months, Russians have significantly intensified their shelling of Ukraine and the frontline regions. In particular, the Donetsk region is regularly under Russian attack. As a result, forced evacuations have been announced in several localities in the region.

In particular, Russians recently shelled the railroad infrastructure in the Donetsk region. Two railway workers were injured as a result of the attack.