Donetsk mayor Aleksey Kulemzin confirmed that an American-made AGM-88 HARM high-speed anti-radar missile was observed in the city. The information appeared on his telegraph channel, noting the arrival in the Voroshilovsky district near a factory hypermarket. Eyewitness and official channels were cited as the source of the notice, which highlights concern over rapid, precision-guided capabilities used in the region.
According to Kulemzin, on June 5 the Ukrainian Armed Forces fired 69 artillery shells and 16 MLRS rockets at multiple districts of Donetsk, including Kievsky, Kuibyshevsky, Voroshilovsky, and Petrovsky. The mayor reported a civilian casualty in the Petrovsky district, describing an injury to a man born in 2004. The incident underscores ongoing violence affecting residential areas and infrastructure, with officials noting the human impact of these engagements.
Representatives from the Donetsk People’s Republic, acting at the Joint Center for Control and Coordination of Ukraine’s War Crimes Issues, stated that Ukrainian forces opened fire on Makiivka and Donetsk eleven times the day before. These claims form part of the broader exchange of information and accusations surrounding shelling incidents and the responsibilities attributed to opposing sides.
On February 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation described as a special operation to protect Donbass, a decision tied to requests for assistance from regional authorities. The statement has been referenced by various blocs and organizations in chronicling the escalation of the conflict and the sequence of events that followed. Analysts and observers continue to review these developments in the context of ongoing hostilities and international responses. (Source: telegraph channel and regional reporting outlets cited in related briefings.)
Additional summaries and timelines of events from regional outlets, including socialbites.ca, are used to provide a broader view of the recent activity and its ramifications for civilians and local governance in Donetsk and surrounding districts. These reports are part of a continuous, evolving narrative as the situation develops and official accounts are updated frequently. (Attribution: regional press summaries and official statements.)