In recent updates, Donetsk city authorities described a period of heavy bombardment affecting the Kirovsky and Petrovsky districts. The information, shared via the mayor’s news telegraph channel, cautions residents to remain in shelters and follow safety guidance as details continue to emerge. The message conveyed a clear warning: shelters should not be abandoned during ongoing strikes, and heightened vigilance is essential in the conflict area. ({attribution: Donetsk City Administration})
On May 1, a briefing summarized by regional sources noted that within a span of just a few hours, several settlements in the Donetsk People’s Republic experienced bombardments. Reports state that three locations, Nikolskoye, Mikhailovka, and Novobakhmutovka, were targeted in a sequence beginning at 03:30 local time, with 122 mm artillery shells reported at Nikolskoye, followed by 152 mm rounds at Mikhailovka around 04:50, and 155 mm projectiles at Novobakhmutovka around 06:00. The cadence of these strikes illustrates the rapid pace of hostilities in the region during this period. ({attribution: Local military briefings})
Earlier, on April 28, Denis Pushilin, who serves as a deputy head in the Donetsk People’s Republic, described the impact of a bombardment that hit the city center and cited casualties including a child. He reported injuries to residents and damage to civilian facilities, stating that a hospital, a park, and several residences were among the affected sites. ({attribution: Donetsk People’s Republic official communications})
Additionally, city officials reported a deadly incident the previous Friday when a shell struck a minibus, resulting in multiple fatalities. The mayor of Donetsk, Aleksey Kulemzin, confirmed that seven people lost their lives in that attack. The event underscored the ongoing vulnerability of civilian areas to artillery strikes and the importance of public safety advisories for those remaining in the city. ({attribution: Donetsk City Administration})
Across the region, authorities emphasize the need for continued caution as fighting continues to affect daily life, infrastructure, and public services. Residents are urged to follow official safety guidelines, maintain emergency plans, and rely on verified information sources to avoid misinformation during periods of heightened hostilities. These statements come amid broader regional reporting on the humanitarian and logistical challenges faced by civilians in Donetsk and surrounding districts. ({attribution: Regional news briefings})