Russians fire on 49 localities in JFO area, killing nine people

The Russian army fired on 49 localities in Donetsk and Luhansk regions over the past day, killing nine people.

“On May 22, Russian troops fired on 49 localities, killing nine people and wounding at least 11 civilians in Avdiivka, Velyka Novosilka, Lyman, Klynove, Krasnopillia, and Novomykhailivka,” the press service of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) posted on Facebook.

Due to the intense fighting and transportation problems, it is impossible to obtain information about the casualties in Lysychansk, Sievierodonetsk, and the surrounding localities.

Rescuers evacuated 1,092 people from the combat zone in Luhansk and Donetsk regions over the past day.

Over 24 hours, the enemy completely destroyed and damaged 138 high-rise and private buildings and at least 17 other facilities, including a school, a dormitory, a health resort, a food enterprise building, two farm warehouses, agricultural machinery, a shop, market pavilions, court premises, gas pipelines, garages, private cars, and rescue equipment.

As reported, the Ukrainian defenders repulsed 11 enemy attacks in Donetsk and Luhansk directions on May 22. Six enemy tanks, 10 armored personnel vehicles, six vehicles were destroyed. Ukraine’s air defense units shot down enemy Orlan-10 UAV and Su-25 aircraft.

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