Donetsk region: Russians attack Toretsk, Zalizne, Kostiantynivka and Soledar

OLENA ROSHCHINA — SUNDAY, 17 JULY 2022, 08:27

The Russian army attacked civilian targets in Toretsk and Zalizne, in Kostiantynivka and Soledar, hitting educational institutions, in particular.

Source: data from Pavlo Kyrylenko, the head of the Donetsk Oblast Military Administration, on the morning of 17 July

Quote from Kyrylenko: "The Russians continue to launch missile attacks on civilian infrastructure, in particular, on educational institutions.

Three rockets landed in the Toretsk hromada [amalgamated territorial community]: 1 hit the residential area of Toretsk, 2 struck Zalizne, damaging a school and a kindergarten. Currently, there is no information about casualties."

Details: In Kostiantynivka, the Russian military shelled the premises of the medical college. Damages are currently being assessed, and there is no information about casualties.

In Soledar, a fire broke out in the local centre for child and youth creativity as a result of shelling; rescue workers are working on the scene.

Quote: "The Russians are conducting new and fresh strikes every day. It is dangerous to remain within the region! Evacuate! Evacuation saves lives!"