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Kiev troops bombard Donetsk People’s Republic 27 times over past day

TASS English · 2026-08-10

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• What happened: Ukrainian military forces shelled residential areas in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) 27 times in a single day, resulting in one civilian death and another injury. • Why it matters: This escalation in violence highlights the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and raises concerns over civilian safety and potential war crimes. • What to watch next: Monitor developments in the conflict, including potential international responses and further military actions from both Ukraine and Russia.

Military operation in UkraineKiev troops bombard Donetsk People’s Republic 27 times over past day A civilian was killed and another one woundedDONETSK, August 11. /TASS/. The Ukrainian military shelled residential areas in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) 27 times over the past 24 hours, a civilian was killed and another one wounded, the department for documenting Ukraine’s war crimes at the DPR head’s office and government said in a statement on Tuesday. "Over the past 24-hour period, 27 shelling attacks by Ukraine’s armed formations were registered. According to reports, a civilian was killed and another one wounded," the statement said. According to the statement, 37 munitions of various types were fired from Ukraine. Three residential buildings, seven civilian infrastructure facilities, special-purpose vehicles, and a truck were damaged. 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Source: TASS English
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