On 13 June 2022, a Ukrainian artillery attack hit a marketplace in the Russian-occupied city of Donetsk, Ukraine, killing five civilians, including a child,[3] and injuring at least 22, according to pro-Russian separatist officials.[1][4][5]
| Maisky Market attack | |
|---|---|
| Part of Russian invasion of Ukraine | |
| Location | Donetsk, Ukraine |
| Date | June 13, 2022 |
Attack type | Artillery strike |
| Deaths | 5[1] |
| Injured | 22[1] |
| Perpetrator |  Armed Forces of Ukraine [2] |
The Maiskyi Market in the Budonivskyi district was reportedly hit,[6] starting a fire.[1][7] The pro-Russian Donetsk News Agency said the munitions used were "155-mm-calibre NATO-standard artillery munitions".[3]
Local separatist authorities said that the attack had followed an alleged campaign of shelling in the city by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which had also hit a hospital.[1]
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- ^ https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/three-killed-artillery-attack-donetsk-market-separatist-news-agency-2022-06-13/ [bare URL]
- ^ a b "Russian forces cut off last route out of besieged city of Severodonetsk, Ukraine official says". CBC. 13 June 2022.
- ^ "Deadly artillery attack hits Donetsk market - media". Reuters Video. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
- ^ "Latest Developments in Ukraine: June 13". VOA. 13 June 2022. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
- ^ "Faces of Russia's invasion of Ukraine". Reuters.
- ^ "Three killed in artillery attack on Donetsk market - separatist news agency". euronews. 2022-06-14. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
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