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UkrainePublished: 21 July 2026 at 16:37

Russian forces attack civilian car in Donetsk region: two killed

On July 21, Russian occupiers attacked a civilian car in Donetsk region, killing two and wounding three people.

Foto: Ukrainska Pravda

Attack in Znamensivka

On Tuesday, July 21, Russian troops attacked a civilian car in the village of Znamensivka, Donetsk region. According to the Donetsk Regional Prosecutor's Office, the incident occurred at 1:25 p.m. when shelling hit a vehicle carrying civilians.

The attack killed two people on the spot – a 76-year-old local resident and a 68-year-old woman. Three other people – two women and one man – sustained injuries of varying severity. All victims received medical assistance.

The Kramatorsk District Prosecutor's Office has launched a pre-trial investigation into criminal proceedings regarding another war crime committed by Russia.

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