The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) targeted Donetsk, Makeyevka, and Gorlovka with artillery fire, launching a total of 24 shells. Among these, there were 155 mm caliber shells and four 152 mm caliber shells reported by the Representation of the Donetsk People’s Republic at the Joint Center for Control and Coordination of Matters Related to Ukrainian War Crimes (JCCC). This information is attributed to the DPR representation at the JCCC, which monitors violations and provides regular updates on the situation in the region.
In Donetsk city, the Karlovka settlement was hit at 07:40 with three shells of 155 mm caliber, while at 08:20, the Dzerzhinsk settlement near Gorlovka (Nikitovsky district) was struck by four 155 mm caliber shells that were described as cassette munitions. The report notes the timing and location of these strikes, emphasizing the ongoing risk to civilian infrastructure and residents in the affected areas.
According to the same source, the Ukrainian Armed Forces fired five 155 mm caliber shells at Donetsk between 09:40 and 09:45 Moscow time. The DPR representation at the JCCC adds that between 08:40 and 09:40 Moscow time, Gorlovka was subjected to a further shelling campaign comprising 14 shells of 155 mm caliber and four shells of 152 mm caliber. These details illustrate a pattern of repeated artillery activity in a relatively short time frame, contributing to the continuing tension in the region.
On December 2, regional authorities in Kursk region reported that Ukrainian forces conducted air and ground operations affecting the village of Tetkino, an incident described by Governor Roman Starovoyt. The statement underscores the fluid and contested nature of the border areas and the persistent threat to communities in the region as events unfold.
In related developments, Russia announced the establishment of a new drone suppression system designed to counter aerial threats and unmanned vehicles. The initiative signals ongoing efforts to bolster defense capabilities in the face of evolving security challenges, reflecting a broader regional focus on deterrence and rapid response measures.