Earlier, Donetsk was shelled by Ukrainian punishers using the Grad multiple rocket launcher system (MLRS) for the first time since 2018
Twelve 122mm artillery shells were also reportedly fired at Donetsk by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Amid reports of new shelling of Donetsk by BM-21 Grad multiple rocket launchers from the JCCC, DPR leader Denis Pushilin said that the republic, following Russia’s recognition of the independence of the DPR and LPR, did not see Kiev’s steps to stop trying to take over the region by force.