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Ukrainian forces shell DPR populated areas 17 times over past day

TASS English · 2026-08-26

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• What happened: Ukrainian forces shelled populated areas of the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) 17 times in one day, injuring 11 civilians, including two children. • Why it matters: The attacks have resulted in significant damage to residential buildings and civilian infrastructure, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian impact of the conflict in the region. • What to watch next: Monitor the situation for potential escalations in military actions and further humanitarian responses from international organizations.

Military operation in UkraineUkrainian forces shell DPR populated areas 17 times over past day 11 civilians, including two children, were injuredDONETSK, August 27. /TASS/. Ukrainian forces shelled populated areas of the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) 17 times over the past day, injuring 11 civilians, including two children, the department for documenting Ukrainian war crimes under the administration of the DPR head and government said. "Seventeen armed attacks by Ukrainian armed formations were recorded over the past day. Reports were received that 11 civilians, including two children, were injured. Additional information was received about two civilians injured on February 23 and April 13 in the populated area of Konstantinovka," the statement said. According to the department, Ukrainian forces fired 25 munitions. Eight residential buildings, 11 civilian infrastructure facilities, and passenger vehicles were damaged. TagsMilitary operation in UkraineMilitary operation in UkraineThe West wants to saturate Ukraine with UAVs for strikes against Russia — expertVitaly Kiselev described Ukrainian strikes on residential buildings, civilian transport and infrastructure as a tragedyRead moreRussia leads among Belarus’s trade and economic partners — PutinThe Russian leader met on Friday at the Kremlin with Belarusian President Alexander LukashenkoRead moreDeputy Russian foreign minister, Oman ambassador discuss situation in Persian GulfThe meeting was held at Oman’s initiativeRead moreUkraine injures eleven civilians in attacks on Donetsk People’s RepublicEight residential buildings and eleven civilian infrastructure facilities were damaged, head of the region Denis Pushilin saidRead moreUS-Iran war to end 'fairly soon' — TrumpAccording to the US leader, the Strait of Hormuz "is functioning"Read moreEpstein case reveals real face of Western elites seeking to rule world — Lavrov"It is unnecessary to explain to any normal person that this is pure Satanism and is beyond human comprehension," the Russian Foreign Minister addedRead moreElections begin in Russian regions, approximately 55 million citizens eligible to voteMore than 5,000 electoral campaigns are being held nationwide, with over 49,500 polling stations operatingRead more

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