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Posted on August 21, 2025
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A Ukrainian missile and drone attack in Donetsk's Yenakiyeve city reportedly killed two and injured 21, according to a Russia-installed official.
(Reuters) -The Russia-installed governor of occupied areas of Ukraine's Donetsk region said on Thursday that a Ukrainian combined missile and drone attack killed two people and injured 21 in the industrial city of Yenakiyeve.
Denis Pushilin, writing on the Telegram messaging app, said the attack occurred at rush hour in the city in Donetsk region. Several residential buildings were damaged in Yenakiyeve and the nearby city of Horlivka.
There was no comment on Pushilin's report from Ukraine, and Reuters could not independently confirm the account.
Donetsk is one of four regions that Russia annexed in 2022, about seven months after invading its smaller neighbour. Its forces control about 70% of the Donetsk region.
(Reporting by Reuters; editing by Diane Craft)
A missile attack is a military operation where missiles are launched to target specific locations, often resulting in destruction and casualties.
A drone attack involves the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to carry out military strikes, often targeting enemy positions or infrastructure.
The Donetsk region is an area in eastern Ukraine that has been a focal point of conflict, particularly since the annexation by Russia in 2022.
Casualties refer to individuals who are killed or injured in a military conflict or disaster, often used to assess the impact of such events.
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