Russians attack Donetsk Oblast, injuring six people

Ukrainska Pravda — 16 May, 12:29
Russians attack Donetsk Oblast, injuring six people
Aftermath of a Russian attack. Photo: Vadym Finashkin

Russian troops attacked settlements in Donetsk Oblast on the morning of Friday 16 May, injuring six people. 

Source: Vadym Filashkin, Head of Donetsk Oblast Military Administration

Details: A total of five people aged from 50 to 66 years were injured in the attack on Pokrovsk, which took place around 05:00. A total of three residential buildings were damaged.

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Another person was injured in Andriivka, where Russians used an FPV drone against a civilian vehicle.

Vadym Filashkin stressed that it is dangerous to stay in Donetsk Oblast and urged people to evacuate.

"I repeat: It is dangerous to stay in Donetsk Oblast! Evacuation saves lives!" Vadym Filashkin said.

Background: On 16 May, Russian forces targeted social workers from Kherson City Military Administration, injuring one man. Also, a man was killed and two people were injured in a Russian attack on the town of Beryslav.

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