Shopping centre burned down in occupied Donetsk

The Galaktika shopping centre in the frontline district of occupied Donetsk has completely burned down. Local telegram channels reported that the fire started as a result of shelling on the afternoon of August 16. There are dead and injured.

According to Novyny Donbasu, the shopping centre was open. Residents said it was the only “fine store” in the area. According to residents, the attack was carried out with artillery.

Before the occupation of the city in 2014, the building was home to the Amstor supermarket. It was then seized and renamed Galaktika.

The Russian military has repeatedly fired at the positions of the Ukrainian armed forces from the residential neighbourhood in which Galaktika is located. Local Telegram channels have also repeatedly reported on the alleged dropping of explosive devices by drones in the vicinity of the Galaktika.