Russia denies new Ukraine troop incursion as civilian casualties mount
- 9 years ago
Fighting between Ukrainian government forces and pro-Russian rebels around Donetsk has hit residential areas, claiming more civilian lives.
According to the self-proclaimed “Donetsk People’s Republic”, which asserts its independence from Kyiv, one person was killed and six wounded in overnight shelling – bringing the total over a 24-hour period to five killed and 26 wounded.
“After the second explosion we went out on the streets, we heard people crying and yelling, we saw that one person was injured and a woman’s husband was killed,” said Alena Fishenko, wiping away a tear as she surveyed the damage around her neighbourhood.
The pro-Russian rebels said shelling had intensified as pro-Kyiv forces were starting to concentrate large numbers of troops and weapons around the city.
“Everyone in the city heard loud explosions, they were felt in every district, it was all happening around the airport. The Ukrainian armed forces have trained all their weapons on the airport,” said the D
According to the self-proclaimed “Donetsk People’s Republic”, which asserts its independence from Kyiv, one person was killed and six wounded in overnight shelling – bringing the total over a 24-hour period to five killed and 26 wounded.
“After the second explosion we went out on the streets, we heard people crying and yelling, we saw that one person was injured and a woman’s husband was killed,” said Alena Fishenko, wiping away a tear as she surveyed the damage around her neighbourhood.
The pro-Russian rebels said shelling had intensified as pro-Kyiv forces were starting to concentrate large numbers of troops and weapons around the city.
“Everyone in the city heard loud explosions, they were felt in every district, it was all happening around the airport. The Ukrainian armed forces have trained all their weapons on the airport,” said the D