The aftermath of Russian rocket attacks against Zoria, Donetsk Oblast, on Feb. 15, 2024. (Donetsk Oblast Military Administration/Telegram)
Russia launched an attack against the village of Zoria in Donetsk Oblast's Illinivka community on Feb. 15, killing an 83-year-old woman and injuring two men aged 71 and 41, the regional military administration reported.
Russian forces carried out the attack at around 5 p.m., reportedly using Uragan multiple-launch rocket systems.
Eight houses, a high-rise building, and a school were damaged in the attack, officials said.
The village of Zoria lies some 17 kilometers west of the front line.
Donetsk Oblast was heavily targeted by Russian attacks on Feb. 14 and overnight. Eight people were killed and 13 injured by Russian strikes over that period, regional authorities said.
Martin Fornusek is an assistant editor at the Kyiv Independent. Until recently, Martin held the role of foreign affairs reporter specializing in international and regional politics, history, and disinformation. Based in Lviv, Martin often reports on international politics, focusing on 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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