
Homes damaged today in Maryinka by Russia-backed shelling. Photo by Maryinka 24 News.
The Anti-Terrorist Operation [ATO] reported that Sukha Balka (Sukhaya Balka) was attacked in shelling by Russia-backed separatists from Gorlovka, and one villager was killed by shelling.
Residents described hiding from the shelling and wrapping up children in blankets to reduce the chance of shrapnel injuries. Electrical lines were also damaged leaving the village without power; gas and water lines were also affected.
As a result of Russia-backed shelling June 15, 20 homes were damaged, two completely, 24today.net reported, citing regional police. Fakeoff.info had additional details. There were no casualties at that location.
The Ukrainian side of the Joint Center for Control and Coordination reported that the pump station serving the South Donbass Water Main was repaired and water service was restored. The Ukrainian side criticized the Russian side for not providing guarantees to refrain from shelling the infrastructure.
-- Catherine A. Fitzpatrick
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