Explosions in Donetsk, media report Russian air defence deployment – video

Explosions were heard in occupied Donetsk on 11 May. Residents reported the sounds of Russian air defence deployment preceding the blasts.

Source: Novyny Donbasu Telegram channel; Kremlin-aligned news agency RIA Novosti

Details: The Russians, as usual, blamed Ukraine for the attack. They claim there was a missile strike from the HIMARS system in the Leninskyi district of Donetsk, where preparations were underway for an automobile rally to mark the 10th anniversary of the DPR [Russian-backed Donetsk People's Republic terrorist organisation – ed.]. 

Russian media also reported damage to the local restaurant Paradise.

Novyny Donbasu Telegram channel, citing residents, writes that they heard the operation of Russian air defence systems before the attack. According to the so-called law enforcement agencies, one person was killed.

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