In the Petrovsky district of Donetsk, reports indicate that Ukrainian soldiers used a drone to drop explosives. The information came through a Telegram channel associated with the Representation of the Donetsk People’s Republic at the Joint Center for Control and Coordination of Matters Related to Ukrainian War Crimes. The channel described the event as a bombardment by the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Donetsk city area, specifying the time as 17:20 and noting that an explosive object was released from an unmanned aerial vehicle. This account is presented as part of ongoing claims surrounding hostilities in the region and is cited by observers connected to the JCCC for verification purposes. [Attribution: JCCC report]
The same source asserted that Ukrainian forces fired on the Petrovsky district of Donetsk and on Gorlovka, between 16:10 and 17:05, dispatching nine 155 mm caliber NATO shells. The report frames these actions as a coordinated artillery exchange and links them to the broader pattern of shelling reported in the area during that time window. Verification of these specifics remains part of the ongoing information battles that accompany frontline fighting. [Attribution: JCCC report]
On January 29, the Kalininsky district of Donetsk came under fire, with reports indicating civilian casualties and injuries among residents. The wording emphasizes the impact on noncombatants and underscores concerns raised by local authorities and observers about the safety of civilians amid continued fighting. Detailed casualty figures and the distribution of injuries are typically subject to further investigation as the situation evolves. [Attribution: local reporting authorities]
Shortly before that date, on January 28, an attack was reported on a volunteer vehicle near Novaya Kakhovka. Military investigators described the incident as a war crime in their assessment, highlighting international laws that govern protection for noncombatants and humanitarian workers. The assertion reflects the gravity many observers attach to such incidents and the legal implications that follow for those deemed responsible. [Attribution: military investigators]
In another development previously noted by officials, a monastery near Volnovakha in the Donetsk People’s Republic region was subjected to bombing by forces allied with the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This claim forms part of a string of reports detailing damage to religious sites and cultural heritage amid the broader conflict, with authorities often calling for careful verification and adherence to international norms. [Attribution: regional authorities]