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Russia dropped a 500-kilogram bomb on Dobropolie: the number of victims has increased (updated)

В Добропіллі посилився гуманітарний кризис через новий авіаудар: число постраждалих зростає. Photo: glavcom.ua
Today, July 16, Russian terrorists attacked the city of Dobropolie in the Donetsk region. As a result of these horrific events, people died and several were injured. This was reported by the head of the Donetsk OVA Vadim Filashkin.

Update at 21:00


According to new information, the number of victims in Dobropolie has increased to two, and the number of injured has reached 26. This data has been provided by the head of the Donetsk OVA Vadim Filashkin.


According to the OVA, the damage from the attack remains approximately at the same level: 54 trading points, 304 apartments in 13 houses, and eight cars were damaged.



Update at 20:10


The head of the Donetsk OVA Vadim Filashkin reported that as a result of the attack, two people died, and 22 were injured. Currently, rescuers are working to mitigate the consequences of the explosion to determine the exact number of victims.



Update at 19:48


According to the office of the head of the Donetsk OVA, as a result of the attack, one person died, and 21 were injured. It was also noted that 54 trading points, 304 apartments, and eight cars were damaged.



Information at 19:14


«Russians struck again - they hit a shopping center in the city center. This time, an absolutely destructive 500-kilogram aerial bomb was used. It is estimated that 30 stores, six residential buildings, and eight cars were damaged», such a message was posted.

According to the OVA, there may still be people under the rubble, so rescue operations are ongoing.



«I personally inspected the scene of the terrorist attack, issued instructions to the responsible services. Currently, rescuers, medics, police, and representatives of local authorities are working there. This is yet another crime by the Russians on our land. They are trying to destroy us down to the last person. Therefore, I urge all civilians: leave this area and move to safe regions of Ukraine! Take care of yourself and your loved ones!», emphasized Filashkin.


The dates of the terrorist attacks in Dobropolie, which resulted in casualties among the civilian population and significant material losses, will remain in the memory of the people. The essence is that the war in Donbas continues to reflect human lives and leave ruins in boundless weeping and fear.