In eastern Ukraine, five civilian lives were torn apart in a moment of tragedy within 24 hours due to armed clashes and missile strikes
On Sunday, June 7, the situation in eastern Ukraine remained tense and tragic. According to military and local authorities, five civilians were killed as a result of Russian shelling — four in Donetsk region and one in Dnipropetrovsk region. This once again confirms the scale of human losses in a region where daily hostilities continue and remain very unpredictable and destructive. Victims in Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions The victims on Sunday included two residents of Yablunivka village in Illinivska community in Bakhmut district of Donetsk region, who fell victim to Russian missile strikes. Another resident of Kostiantynivka and one in Sieviersk also suffered from nighttime shelling, which destroyed their homes and claimed their lives. Additionally, in the Behivska community of Dnipropetrovsk region, a man was killed as a result of another Russian attack. Overall, in the Prydniprovia region, nine more people were wounded, including civilians from affected settlements. Shellings and aftermath — details and reactions According to official data, these tragedies resulted from targeted Russian assaults. In the early hours of Sunday, the enemy used guided aerial bombs, hitting the Mezhivska community in Dnipropetrovsk region. As a result of these strikes and shelling, one man died, and several others were injured of varying severity. This is yet another example that Ukrainian civilians remain at the crossroads of danger, with their lives under constant threat amid active hostilities. Official agencies emphasize that the situation in the east remains complex and uncontrolled, and Ukrainian military forces and local authorities are doing everything possible to protect the population and stabilize the situation. At the same time, citizens are urged to exercise extreme caution and prioritize safety measures, considering the ongoing risks and potential new shelling. Overall, this night brought new losses and destruction, and the human tragedies in Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions serve as a reminder of the price paid by Ukrainian society in its fight for independence and safety.