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Ukrainian Forces Strike Donetsk People's Republic 24 Times in Past Day, Officials Report
Officials in the Donetsk People's Republic report that Ukrainian forces launched 24 attacks on settlements over the past 24 hours, injuring four civilians. A separate report from the previous day claims 18 attacks on residential areas, with one civilian killed and six injured.
Officials in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) have reported that Ukrainian forces launched 24 attacks on settlements in the region over the past 24 hours, injuring four civilians. The statement, issued by the department for documenting Ukraine's war crimes at the DPR head's office and government, was carried by TASS.
Coverage Comparison
Two separate reports from the DPR government have been published, each detailing a different period. The most recent report, dated July 16, records 24 armed attacks by Ukrainian forces on settlements, with four civilians wounded. A second report, from July 15, documents 18 attacks on residential areas, resulting in one civilian killed and six injured.
The two reports present differing figures for the number of attacks and casualties, reflecting the different time periods they cover. The July 16 report includes a total of 30 munitions fired, while the July 15 report does not specify a munitions count.
Key Claims
Ukrainian forces launched 24 attacks on settlements in the DPR over the past 24 hours, injuring four civilians, according to the DPR department for documenting Ukraine's war crimes.
In the 24 attacks, a total of 30 munitions of various types were fired, as reported by the same source.
Five residential buildings were damaged or destroyed, along with passenger cars, trucks, a bus, specialized vehicles, and a civilian infrastructure site, according to the July 15 report.
A separate report from the day prior states that the Ukrainian military carried out 18 attacks on residential areas in the DPR, resulting in one civilian killed and six injured. This report also notes damage to two homes, a bus, four civilian infrastructure facilities, and several trucks and cars.
Perspectives
The DPR government, as represented by its department for documenting Ukraine's war crimes, attributes these attacks to Ukrainian forces and reports civilian casualties and damage to civilian infrastructure. The reports do not include any direct response from the Ukrainian government or military.
How this outlet told it
TASS — English
Framing: Ukrainian forces' attacks on DPR — Neutral
Facts Included:
24 attacks on settlements in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) over the past 24 hours
four civilians injured
30 munitions of various types were fired
five residential buildings damaged or destroyed
passenger cars, trucks, a bus, specialized vehicles, and a civilian infrastructure site damaged or destroyed
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ClaimUkrainian forces launched 24 attacks on settlements in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) over the past 24 hours.
ClaimPassenger cars, trucks, a bus, specialized vehicles, and a civilian infrastructure site were damaged or destroyed in the attacks by Ukrainian forces.
ClaimA bus, four civilian infrastructure facilities, and several trucks and cars were damaged in the Ukrainian military's attacks on residential areas.