Russia-Ukraine conflict: civilian harm, investigations, and official responses in Belgorod and Donetsk regions

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During ongoing shelling by the Armed Forces of Ukraine near Krasnoye in the Shebekinsky urban district of Belgorod region, a strike affected the school grounds. The blast shattered windows and damaged the building’s facade. This information came from a regional governor who reported the incident via a Telegram channel and provided an initial assessment of the situation.

There were no reported fatalities as of the latest official update, though injuries were not ruled out at that stage, and rescue teams remained on standby for any developing needs.

Another incident involved a Ukrainian projectile hitting a residential district, piercing the roof of a private home, damaging the facade, and breaking several windows. Officials indicated that repair work would begin promptly to restore living conditions and safeguard residents.

In Donetsk, the Representation of the Donetsk People’s Republic within the Joint Control and Coordination Center reported that the Armed Forces of Ukraine fired 15 rockets from multiple launch rocket systems shortly after the New Year, causing concern among local authorities and residents about civilian safety and property damage during escalating hostilities.

The Investigative Committee of Russia announced plans to initiate formal inquiries into alleged crimes against civilians in the Donetsk People’s Republic and Belgorod region, signaling continued attention from national authorities toward alleged wartime abuses and the pursuit of accountability.

Earlier, statements attributed to a high-ranking official described the bombardment of Donetsk as an act by terrorist forces, reflecting ongoing rhetoric used to characterize the nature of the attacks and to frame subsequent investigations and international responses.

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