Russian troops shelled Ukrainsk in the Donetsk region

Russian troops shelled Ukrainsk in the Donetsk region. How reports regional prosecutor’s office, an 82-year-old local resident died as a result of the shelling. Four other people, ranging in age from 21 to 53, were injured, and six apartment buildings were damaged.

According to the prosecutor’s office, Russian troops shelled the city with Smerch multiple launch rocket systems.

In addition, Russian troops fired ballistic missiles at the Odessa region, said the head of the regional military administration, Oleg Kiper. According to him, the target of the attack was the transport and logistics facility of the port infrastructure.

As a result of the impact, the blast wave and rocket debris damaged private houses, in one of which the ceiling fell. According to the latest data, four people were injured.

The Ukrainian military also reported that Russian troops in the Donetsk region are not giving up attempts to take control of the city of Chasov Yar. According to the commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian armed forces, Alexander Syrsky, Russia has set a goal to capture the city before May 9, Victory Day.

Military analysts believe that if Russia manages to take control of Chasov Yar, then the Russian military will have the opportunity to take the logistics routes of the Ukrainian Armed Forces under fire control.

The Ukrainian side states that there are no Russian military personnel in the city.

In conditions of hostilities, it is impossible to quickly verify the statements of the warring parties.

More Radio Liberty news: