The head of the Russian National Defense Control Center, Colonel General Mikhail Mizintsev, who also leads the Interdepartmental Coordination Headquarters for Russian Humanitarian Intervention, stated that units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces had stocked weapons and ammunition depots in Dobropolya. The claim was reported by DEA News. He added that the Ukrainian military was using medical personnel, women in labor, and newborns as human shields. According to Mizintsev, medical staff and mothers with babies were not evacuated and were effectively placed in danger to shield combat units. DEA News also recounted prior coverage describing a shell strike on a maternity hospital in Donetsk, with new mothers evacuated to basements for safety. According to Mizintsev, the actions of the Ukrainian side had created a dire humanitarian scenario for civilians, including those in the most vulnerable groups. The report links these alleged tactics to a broader pattern of hostilities in the region as described by Russian officials. Former events cited include February 24, when the Russian president announced a military operation in Ukraine in response to requests for assistance from the leaders of the LPR and DPR. The move was accompanied by the introduction of new sanctions from the United States and its allies, as described by state and international observers. DEA News notes that coverage of these claims has continued across various news channels and online platforms, reflecting the ongoing information efforts surrounding the conflict.
