On the morning of August 2, the Russian army struck the market in the temporarily occupied city of Druzhkivka in the Donetsk region. This information was reported by journalist, blogger, and former representative of the Donetsk region in the Trilateral Contact Group Denis Kazansky.
Druzhkivka. The Russian army struck the market in the morning when it was full of people. I can't even imagine how many dead there are. An absolute nightmare. This is how the bastards 'help the residents of Donbas', noted Kazansky.
Local Telegram channels reported that the attack was aimed at the market and the 'Aurora' store, and there were at least 10 explosions in the city since morning. Information about the victims and the destruction is currently being clarified. At the same time, the administration of the 'Aurora' store reported that no one was injured in their store, although the strike occurred nearby and the fire spread to their building.
Updated at 12:20
According to the report from the head of the Donetsk OVA Filashkin, at least five people were injured as a result of the strikes on Druzhkivka. He noted that the city was attacked by drones, resulting in damage to two houses, the market, the store, and an administrative building, as well as damage to several vehicles.
Updated at 14:54
According to the National Police, on the weekend, Russian forces shelled the city center using the 'Geran-2' UAV. At least eight hits were recorded, and the number of injured has increased to seven, including six women aged 22 to 71 and one man aged 57. Two residential houses, a shopping complex, three administrative buildings, a store, and nine civilian vehicles were also damaged.
Immediately after the attack on the city, police paramedics arrived, who provided assistance to the injured and helped people in burning buildings. The exact number of victims and the extent of the destruction is still being clarified.
The Russian army struck the market in Druzhkivka, leading to multiple injuries and significant destruction in the city. Police paramedics immediately assisted the victims, but the exact number of deaths and damage is still being clarified.