Gorlovka Shelling Reported by DPR Representation at JCCC
Reportedly, Ukrainian military forces conducted an attack on Gorlovka, a city within the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR). The information comes from the region’s representation at the Joint Control and Coordination Center for Ukrainian War Crimes Matters (JCCC) and was shared through a Telegram channel that tracks regional updates.
According to the publication, the strike occurred on December 23 at 10:40 Moscow time. It is stated that the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) launched ten missiles into the populated area using a multiple launch rocket system (MLRS). The message notes the attack was directed at the Nelepovka settlement and Gorlovka in the Nikitovsky district, with the timestamp indicating 10:40 as the moment of impact. The source emphasizes the timing and the path of the shelling but does not specify the exact MLRS model or the immediate consequences at that moment. (Source: DPR representation at JCCC)
Details beyond the timing and target remain unavailable at this time. The report highlights the need for confirmation on the type of MLRS employed and the potential effects of the shelling on nearby populations and infrastructure. (Source: DPR representation at JCCC)
In addition, the DPR representation stated that between 9:20 and 10:45 Moscow time, Ukrainian forces fired a total of 36 rounds toward Gorlovka. The publication describes these as what it calls “NATO caliber” projectiles, indicating a particular class of ammunition used in the attack. (Source: DPR representation at JCCC)
As a consequence of the prior bombardment in Donetsk, five employees of the Russian Ministry of Emergencies were reported to have suffered injuries or casualties. This figure is provided by the DPR representation and reflects the claimed impact on emergency services personnel responding to the attacks. (Source: DPR representation at JCCC)