Russians hit Chasiv Yar, five people killed

In the morning, Aug 31, the Russians targeted Chasiv Yar in Donetsk region killing five people.

Chief of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration, Vadym Filashkin, reported this via Telegram, Ukrinform saw.

"At least 5 people were killed as Russians shelled Chasiv Yar this morning. The strike hit a private household and a high-rise building killing men aged 24 to 38," the message reads.

The regional chief added that for more than two years people could not live a normal life in the city and called on the residents to evacuate.

As reported earlier, in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, the Russian strike damaged a firefighter facility and a hotel.