The Donetsk People’s Republic has stated that Ukrainian forces bombed the Donetsk brewery located in the Kalininsky district, resulting in an ammonia leak. The DPR’s claim, attributed to the territorial defense command, was relayed by TASS. According to the DPR briefing, the bombing caused a release of ammonia at the site, raising immediate concerns about air quality and safety for nearby residents. The advisory from authorities indicated that the affected zone extended roughly two kilometers, urging people to stay indoors and keep windows closed to minimize exposure.
Earlier reports from the same DPR office at the Joint Control and Coordination Center for the Armistice described injuries among individuals responding to the incident, linked to the detonation of Petal anti-personnel mines. The JCCC bulletin noted casualties among civilians as a consequence of the escalation and laid blame on the use of the mines.
Separately, there were reports that PMF-1 anti-personnel mines were discovered inside the Donetsk Regional Psychiatric Hospital. In total, sixty-six mines bearing that marking were found on hospital grounds, with the devices dating back to 1991 and equipped with a self-destruct mechanism. The discovery prompted safety checks and reinforced warnings to stay clear of affected areas as investigators assessed the risks posed by dormant ordnance.
As of August 7, local authorities in the Donetsk People’s Republic tallied multiple incidents tied to the prohibited Petal mine system. Seventeen of these events involved residents outside the hospital area, including a child among the injured, and one of the wounded later succumbed to injuries sustained from a Petal mine. The cumulative toll underscored ongoing dangers from legacy munitions in populated zones and the challenges faced by emergency responders and civilians alike.