Russian army strikes Donetsk region more than 1,600 times in 24 hours

Russian army strikes Donetsk region more than 1,600 times in 24 hours

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Russian troops struck the Donetsk region 1,627 times over the past 24 hours, damaging five civilian objects.

This was reported by the regional police on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.

“On December 21, the police recorded 1,627 Russian strikes on the front line and residential areas. Five civilian objects were destroyed, including three residential buildings,” the report said.

It is noted that four settlements were under fire: the cities of Druzhkivka and Pokrovsk, as well as the villages of Sloviansk and Oleksiievo-Druzhkivka.

In particular, the Russians directed FPV drones at Druzhkivka, where they damaged a house. As a result of enemy strikes in Pokrovsk and Oleksiievo-Druzhkivka, one private house was damaged in each location.

The day in the Donetsk region passed without casualties, the police added.

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As reported, almost 147,000 people were evacuated from the frontline areas of six regions in six months, including approximately 92,400 from the Donetsk region.

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