More than ten civilians injured in Russian shelling in Donetsk region and Zaporizhzhia over the past day
As a result of large-scale attacks by Russian forces in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia, the number of civilians wounded and affected has increased again. According to the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia military administrations, as of May 17, enemy forces caused significant destruction and casualties among the region’s civilian population. Murder in Yablunivka and injuries of residents in various districts According to the regional military administration, the Russian occupiers have inflicted an irreparable loss in Donetsk — a local resident was killed by a enemy bullet in the settlement of Yablunivka. This occurred within a day, and besides this tragedy, more people were wounded: a total of 11 civilians received injuries in different settlements of the region. The most affected are five people in the village of Andriivka, two in Pokrovsk, and another resident of Myrnohrad. The situation in Zaporizhzhia is no less tense — as a result of enemy strikes, three women were wounded in the city of Orikhiv. Settlements in the region suffered massive shelling with seventy-three rockets and artillery shells. Over the course of a day, Russian troops launched 343 strikes on 11 settlements, resulting in destruction of residential buildings, infrastructure facilities, and vehicles. It is claimed that the level of destruction was high — many apartments became uninhabitable, and roads, shops, and critical municipal infrastructure were damaged. Consequences of shelling and regional authorities’ response Local authorities acknowledge that the situation remains critical: mass shellings pose threats to the lives and health of civilians, increasing tension in the regions. Currently, efforts are underway to eliminate the consequences of the destruction, quickly restore infrastructure, and provide prompt assistance to those affected. Official representatives urge residents to be cautious and follow safety rules during air alerts. Overall, over the past day, Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia again found themselves at the epicenter of military actions, confirming the chronic tension and intensified strikes by Russian forces within their large-scale operations against Ukraine. The regions continue to be on the brink of a humanitarian crisis, requiring international support and urgent measures to reduce the impact of the aggression.