Earlier, Donetsk was shelled by Ukrainian gunmen using Grad multiple rocket launchers (MLRS) for the first time since 2018
Twelve 122-mm artillery shells were reportedly fired at Donetsk from 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.