Nearly 40 shelling attacks by Ukrainian troops reported in DPR in past day

Military operation in UkraineNearly 40 shelling attacks by Ukrainian troops reported in DPR in past day Twelve civilians, including a teenager, were reportedly woundedDONETSK, August 13. /TASS/. Ukrainian troops staged 39 shelling attacks on the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) during the past day, leaving 12 civilians wounded, the DPR government said. "Thirty-nine armed attacks by the Ukrainian army was reported during past day. Twelve civilians, including a teenager, were reportedly wounded," it said, adding that 50 rounds were fired. Six houses, five civilian infrastructure facilities, several truck, passenger cars and other vehicles were damaged. 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