At least 18 Ukrainians struck the Russian-controlled Donetsk market

At least 18 people were killed and about ten wounded in a Ukrainian strike on a market in Donetsk, a major city in eastern Ukraine under Moscow’s control, on Sunday, according to a new report by the head of the Russian occupation of the region. “Data on the results of the fierce shelling of the Kirov district is being updated. Currently 18 dead and 13 injured.», said the president of Donetsk region, Denis Pushilin, on Telegram. This is the deadliest toll in Donetsk in recent months.

In an earlier press release, Dennis Pauchelli reported 13 dead and ten wounded. “The market was attacked on Sundays, when it is busiest“, he condemned. “Operational services are working at the site, receiving and verifying information on the dead and injured“, he detailed.

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Located about 20 kilometers from the front line, the city of Donetsk came under the control of Moscow-led pro-Russian separatists in 2014 and has since been regularly bombarded by the Ukrainian army. During New Year’s Eve, four people were killed and 13 others, including journalists, were injured in Donetsk, according to regional officials installed by Moscow.