The aftermath of a Russian attack against Mykolaivka, Donetsk Oblast, on Feb. 14, 2024. (Governor Vadym Filashkin/Telegram)
Russia launched an attack against Mykolaivka in Donetsk Oblast on Feb. 14, killing two women aged 62 and 74 and injuring at least one person, said Governor Vadym Filashkin.
The attack took place at around 2 p.m. A residential building was in the impact zone, the governor said.
The full consequences of the attack and other details are being determined.
Mykolaivka lies in the northern reaches of Donetsk Oblast, not far from the city of Sloviansk and around 20 kilometers northwest of the front line.
Russian overnight attacks against Donetsk Oblast reportedly killed three people and injured 12 in Selydove. Two others were injured in Chasiv Yar and Novohrodivka.
Martin Fornusek is a reporter for the Kyiv Independent, specializing in international and regional politics, history, and disinformation. Based in Lviv, Martin often reports on international politics, with a focus on analyzing developments related to Ukraine and Russia. His career in journalism began in 2021 after graduating from Masaryk University in Brno, Czechia, earning a Master's degree in Conflict and Democracy Studies. Martin has been invited to speak on Times Radio, France 24, Czech Television, and Radio Free Europe. He speaks English, Czech, and Ukrainian.
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