The Kremlin called the Ukrainian Armed Forces' attack on the market in Donetsk a monstrous act of terrorism
“The Kiev regime continues to show its bestial face, <...> they strike at civilian infrastructure. They strike at people, at civilians,” the Kremlin spokesman said.
When striking shopping malls in Donetsk, Kyiv used indiscriminate weapons, which resulted in heavy casualties, Peskov emphasized. That is why this strike is a monstrous act of terrorism.
The President was informed about what had happened and he gave the necessary instructions, the press secretary added.
The Ministry of Defense and other departments are taking the necessary measures to protect against such terrorist attacks, Peskov continued. Decisions on providing medical care to the wounded are made at the republican level.
As the Kremlin representative emphasized, the special military operation will continue to “protect our people from this danger.”
On the morning of January 21, the Ukrainian Armed Forces attacked Donetsk . In particular, the market in the Tekstilshchik microdistrict came under artillery fire. As the head of the DPR Denis Pushilin reported, 27 civilians were killed, another 25 people were injured, including two teenagers.
According to the Minister of Health Mikhail Murashko, 21 people remain in hospital treatment, one patient is in serious condition. Donetsk doctors conducted telemedicine consultations with specialists from federal medical centers.
Monday in the DPR has been declared a day of mourning for the victims of aggression against civilians by Ukrainian troops.
