Pice show aftermath of Russia’s late night shelling of Bakhmut

The relevant statement was made by the National Pice of Ukraine on Telegram, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

“[Russian] occupiers ened fire on the city around 11:00 p.m. Explosions lasted several hours. As a result, 24 residential houses were destroyed,” the report states.

Law enforcement officers documented the evidence of the war crime committed by Russian tros in accordance with Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (viation of the laws and customs of war).

The pice are calling on Donetsk Region’s residents to leave for safer areas. Free mandatory evacuation services for civilians are underway. Government authorities provide those evacuated with free accommodation, food products, medical and psychogical aid, etc.

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