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Russian Shelling Of City In Donetsk Kills At Least 3 Civilians, Including Child


An aerial view shows a residential building heavily damaged by a Russian missile strike in the town of Selydove on February 8.
An aerial view shows a residential building heavily damaged by a Russian missile strike in the town of Selydove on February 8.

Russian shelling killed at least three people, including a child, and wounded 12 others early on February 14 in the city of Selydove in the eastern Donetsk region, the local council reported, adding that four of the wounded were also children. Local authorities said nine apartment blocks and the city hospital were also damaged during the shelling. Russia in recent weeks has stepped up its shelling and drone attacks on Ukrainian civilian settlements and infrastructure, causing numerous victims and damage. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service, click here.

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