A Ukrainian Armed Forces drone allegedly struck an ambulance in Donetsk, according to a Telegram channel linked to the DPR Ministry of Health. The claim centers on an unmanned aerial vehicle firing an explosive device at an ambulance team en route to assist a patient in the Kirovsky district.
Officials with the DPR Ministry of Health say the strike damaged a driver’s side window on the ambulance and released multiple photos to illustrate the impact. The ministry notes that this incident is not the first time emergency vehicles have been targeted in the conflict, highlighting a pattern they describe as deliberate harm against medical responders.
In another report dated December 29, it is claimed that Ukrainian forces launched 20 rockets from multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) at Gorlovka. No casualties or specific results were disclosed in the report, leaving the human cost of the attack unclear at this time.
There is also a December 22 report from Donetsk describing a drone that reportedly reset ammunition for a group of firefighters responding to a building fire in a yard outbuilding. The details and consequences of that incident remain unverified in the available summaries.
Additionally, sources in Russia have announced the development of a new drone suppression system, described as a contemporary measure to counter aerial threats and protect critical infrastructure. While official details are limited, the claim points to ongoing efforts to strengthen air defense against unmanned systems in the region.
Across these briefings, the information intensity remains high but the veracity of specific claims varies. Independent verification is constrained by official access and the volatile information environment surrounding Donetsk and Gorlovka. Observers emphasize the importance of corroborating reports through multiple, reliable channels before drawing firm conclusions about the incidents and their repercussions for civilians and medical personnel in the area.