Russian Defense Ministry reports shelling of residential areas by Ukrainians

The special operation of the Russian Defense Ministry continues. According to the department, in the course of military operations, 821 military infrastructure facilities in Ukraine were hit. A humanitarian corridor was created for the Ukrainian soldiers who voluntarily laid down their weapons. Soldiers are provided with food and medical care. The DNR was shelled more than 60 times during the day. THE LNR came under fire nine times. Seven civilians were killed.

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Meanwhile, hostilities continue. The Ukrainian military shelled residential neighborhoods of Starobelsk with Grads, the Russian Defense Ministry said. As a result, a fire broke out in the city, residential buildings were destroyed, and there were fatalities among the residents. The Russian Defense Ministry also said that similar provocations are planned for Kramatorsk and Slovyansk.

Denis Pushilin, head of the self-proclaimed DNR:

“The Ukrainian armed forces are planning massive shelling of residential areas of Kramatorsk, Slavyansk and other towns in Donbass still under Kiev's control. The purpose of this crime is to blame the shelling, the destruction of housing and infrastructure, and the possible loss of life on the military units of the republics and Russia. We urge all residents to take maximum security measures and take shelter.”