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Kiev troops bombard Donetsk People’s Republic 12 times over past day

TASS English · 2026-07-28

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• What happened: The Ukrainian military shelled residential areas in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) 12 times in the past 24 hours, resulting in seven civilian injuries and damage to infrastructure. • Why it matters: This escalation highlights ongoing violence in the region and raises concerns about the safety of civilians amid the conflict, as well as the humanitarian impact of military operations. • What to watch next: Monitor developments in the conflict, particularly any responses from international bodies regarding civilian safety and potential diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region.

Military operation in UkraineKiev troops bombard Donetsk People’s Republic 12 times over past day Seven civilians were reported to sustain woundsDONETSK, July 29. /TASS/. The Ukrainian military shelled residential areas in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) 12 times over the past 24 hours, seven civilians were wounded, the department for documenting Ukraine’s war crimes at the DPR head’s office and government said in a statement on Wednesday. "Over the past 24-hour period, 12 shelling attacks by Ukraine’s armed formations were registered. Seven civilians were reported to sustain wounds," the statement said. According to the statement, a passenger bus, cars and two civilian infrastructure facilities were damaged. 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