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Russian forces shell Selydove in Donetsk region for second time overnight

Russian forces shell Selydove in Donetsk region for second time overnight Photo: the Russian army shelled Selydove for the second time overnight (t.me/VadimFilashkin_donoda/860)

Russian forces shelled Selydove twice overnight before February 14. The hospital building was damaged in the attack, according to the Telegram channel of Vadym Filashkin, the head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration.

According to the head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration, there are likely people trapped under the rubble.

"There are likely 3 people, including a child, under the rubble. Rescuers, police, and local authorities are working at the scene," Filashkin reported.

A fire broke out at the scene, and firefighters are working to extinguish the flames and evacuate people.

"Rescuers are conducting search operations, extinguishing a fire covering an area of 60 square meters, and evacuating the sick from damaged premises," wrote the head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration.

The head of the administration reported one person injured.

"At the moment, there is information about 1 injured person; rescue operations are ongoing," Vadym Filashkin informed.

Photos of the aftermath of the Russian shelling have appeared online.

Russian forces shell Selydove in Donetsk region for second time overnight

Russian forces shell Selydove in Donetsk region for second time overnight

Russian forces shell Selydove in Donetsk region for second time overnight

The hospital had around 100 patients. Currently, they are being transported to hospitals in Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad.

The head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration showed what the hospital looks like after the shelling.

Shelling by the Russian forces in the Donetsk region

Earlier, we reported that overnight on February 14, the Russian army targeted Selydove. The residential building's entrance was destroyed, and children were injured.

Due to the Russian shelling, the power grid was damaged, leading to a power outage in the mine.