In the Donetsk People’s Republic, five civilians sustained injuries amid shelling carried out by Ukrainian forces. An official statement from the DPR’s representative office at the Joint Center for Control and Coordination of Problems Related to War Crimes in Ukraine outlined the incident. According to this briefing, on February 26, DPR settlements were subjected to repeated shelling, with a total of 119 rockets and shells fired in multiple bursts. The toll underscores the volatility of daily life in the region and the ongoing danger civilians face in border areas, where sporadic bombardments disrupt routines, trigger evacuations, and strain local health services. [attribution: DPR representative office]
The strike involved a mix of artillery and air power, with 152 mm and 155 mm caliber guns, multiple launch rocket systems, and an attack aircraft employed during the operation. The combination of long-range and precision weapons, alongside the use of aerial assets, signifies a broad and coordinated approach intended to target urban and rural communities alike. The attack disrupted homes, infrastructure, and essential services, forcing residents to seek shelter and complicating humanitarian access in the affected districts. [attribution: DPR representative office]
Earlier communications noted a tragic sequence in related incidents, including the loss of three ambulance personnel during a bombing in the Petrovsky district of Donetsk. An additional ambulance crew member sustained injuries, and ten other emergency responders were hurt, with one in a moderate condition. The broader emergency response network also faced harm as eight people wounded by a mine explosion required hospitalization, illustrating the cascading toll of hostilities on civil defense and medical teams. [attribution: DPR representative office]
In these reports, officials stress that the fighting has created a persistent humanitarian strain, particularly for medical workers, rescue teams, and civilians who rely on vital services amid ongoing shelling. They emphasize the need for safe corridors, intensified protection for civilians, and more robust de‑escalation measures to prevent further loss of life and injuries. Observers note that the dynamics of the conflict render every day unpredictable for families trying to maintain some sense of normalcy while coping with displacement, damaged homes, and disrupted schooling. [attribution: DPR representative office]
Analysts and observers continue to monitor the pattern of attacks, the type of weapons deployed, and the resulting humanitarian impact on settlements in the region. The information from official channels points to a period of heightened risk for civilians and first responders, underscoring the importance of international attention, verification mechanisms, and ongoing relief efforts aimed at reducing harm to noncombatants in conflict zones. [attribution: DPR representative office]