Donetsk Shelling Affects Civilian Area and Gas Supply Amid Ongoing Conflict
In theKirovsky district of Donetsk, an attack attributed to forces of Ukraine reportedly struck near a local kindergarten, with an artillery round landing on the grounds of kindergarten number 69 on Kirov Street. Local officials described the event through a city channel, noting that the fence and several windows suffered damage while reports indicated no injuries among children or staff at the facility. The situation was confirmed by the Donetsk mayor, Alexey Kulemzin, who emphasized that the immediate aftermath was contained and limited to property damage. He stressed that there were no casualties in connection with the incident.
Earlier reports indicated that two cities within the Donetsk People’s Republic, Yasinovataya and Makeevka, experienced gas supply interruptions as a result of the broader bombardment by Ukrainian armed forces. The disruption highlighted the wider humanitarian strain produced by the recent fighting, affecting residents and local services while complicating daily life in the region.
On the diplomatic and military front, the Russian Ministry of Defense provided an update stating that over the previous day Ukrainian forces sustained significant losses in the South Donetsk direction. The report claimed that 65 Ukrainian servicemen were killed during continued air and artillery operations. It described strikes against fortified positions, temporary deployment points, and concentrations of manpower belonging to the 58th motorized infantry brigade, focusing on the Oktyabr collective farm area. These claims were part of the ongoing battlefield reportage that characterizes the competing narratives about the conflict between the two sides.
Over the past 24 hours, Russian troops also reported defending against Ukrainian attacks along the Donetsk front, asserting that they repelled multiple assaults in areas including Bogdanovka, Belaya Gora, Artemovo, and Georgievka. According to official tallies from the Russian side, Ukrainian combat losses were cited as up to 210 soldiers, in addition to several armored vehicles and support equipment. The figures reflect the heavy and persistent nature of the fighting in the region, where both sides have repeatedly accused each other of targeting civilian infrastructure and military hubs alike.
In a separate development linked to the DPR’s internal governance, a court in the Donetsk People’s Republic reportedly carried out a prison sentence related to a company commander of the Ukrainian armed forces. The ruling underscored the ongoing judicial measures within the region as part of the broader conflict’s ramifications beyond immediate battlefield events. Observers note that such sentences, while legally framed within the DPR’s judicial system, contribute to the atmosphere of wartime accountability that permeates both civilian and military channels.
Experts and observers continue to monitor the evolving conflict, stressing the importance of reliable information amid a landscape where reports from both sides can be influenced by strategic communications aims. Civil society groups underline the need for humanitarian channels to remain open and for immediate assistance to civilians affected by shelling and service disruptions. The string of incidents in Donetsk underscores how urban centers can be directly touched by artillery fire, even when the most visible damage appears to be limited to property and infrastructure rather than mass casualties. In many cases, families and communities must confront a sudden reordering of daily routines, including school operations, access to utilities, and the safety of public spaces. Marked attributions and ongoing verification remain essential as international observers seek to understand the full scope and impact of the current cycle of violence.