Russians shell northern Donetsk region: 5 civilians wounded, including two-year-old boy

This was reported on Facebook by the head of the Donetsk Military District Administration Vadym Filashkin, Ukrinform reports.

“5 people were wounded as a result of shelling in the north of Donetsk region. In Sloviansk, Russians wounded four people, including a 2-year-old boy... Another 1 person was wounded in Siversk,” the head of the region wrote.

He noted that the wounded in Sloviansk are in hospital, and the boy's mother is in serious condition. A 70-year-old woman who was wounded in Siversk was also taken to a hospital in Sloviansk.

According to Mr. Filashkin, 14 private houses were damaged by the shelling today.

“The Russians do not stop shooting at civilians! Be responsible - evacuate,” the head of the regional military administration called on the residents of the region.

As reported, Russian invaders killed one resident of Donetsk region yesterday, January 2.