Tragedy Strikes Donetsk Market At least 25 people lost their lives on Sunday when shelling targeted a market on the outskirts of Donetsk in Russian-occupied Ukraine. Local officials reported the incident, indicating that a suburb called Tekstilshchik bore the brunt of the attack. Denis Pushilin, the head of the Russian-installed authorities in Donetsk, claimed that the shelling was carried out by the Ukrainian military. However, Kyiv has not yet commented on the event, and the claims remain unverified independently.
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Injuries and Ongoing Response In addition to the casualties, 10 people were reported injured in the strike, prompting emergency services to work tirelessly at the scene. Denis Pushilin emphasized that the situation was being actively addressed, although specific details about the ongoing response efforts remain limited. The incident further escalates tensions in the already volatile region.
Fire Erupts at Russian Port On the same day, a separate incident occurred at Russia’s Ust-Luga port, where a chemical transport terminal operated by Novatek, the country’s second-largest natural gas producer, caught fire. Two explosions were reported, and regional officials suggested that the port had been attacked by Ukrainian drones, triggering the explosion of a gas tank. Fortunately, there were no reported casualties.
Details of the Port Incident The Ust-Luga port is located 165 kilometers southwest of St. Petersburg. Yuriy Zapalatskiy, the head of the port in Russia’s Kingisepp region, confirmed the absence of casualties but declared a high alert in the district. Reports from local media, including Fontanka, mentioned the detection of two drones heading towards St. Petersburg, but they were reportedly redirected towards the Kingisepp region. These claims, however, could not be independently verified by The Associated Press.
These events underscore the fragility of the situation in the region and raise concerns about the potential for further escalation between Russia and Ukraine. The international community awaits official statements and investigations to provide a clearer understanding of the circumstances surrounding both incidents.
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