Civilian Casualties Reported Following Shelling in Pokrovsk, Eastern Ukraine
At least three civilians perished in Pokrovsk, a front-line city in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine, as a result of Russian artillery fire, according to official reports on Saturday.
Governor Confirms Casualties
Vadym Filashkin, the regional governor, announced via Telegram that one additional individual sustained injuries in the attack.
Residential Area Struck
The public prosecutor’s office indicated that the shelling incident occurred in the early afternoon, impacting a residential district of the city.
Weaponry Under Investigation
Authorities are still investigating the specific weapon systems employed in the bombardment of Pokrovsk.
Strategic Importance of Pokrovsk
Russian forces are positioned within close proximity to Pokrovsk, advancing from the east, south, and southwest, posing a threat to the city which serves as a crucial transport and logistics centre.
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City Endures Prolonged Conflict
Pokrovsk has been the epicenter of intense combat for several months, suffering considerable damage. The city’s population has dwindled significantly, with only a fraction of its former 60,000 residents remaining.
Zelensky Visits Front-Line Troops
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a visit on Saturday to military units engaged in the defense of this particular section of the front lines.