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A church in Pravdivka, Donetsk region, destroyed by shelling

25.04.2016, 10:34

On April 24, in the night, illegal armed groups opened fire on the locality of Pravdivka (Donetsk region) with heavy artillery, the ATO headquarters reports.

On April 24, in the night,  illegal armed groups opened fire on the locality of Pravdivka (Donetsk region) with heavy artillery, the ATO headquarters reports.


It has been reported that as a result of fire the church and residential premises were partially destroyed.


"Tonight, the illegal armed groups shelled with heavy armor Pravdivka town, located about 20 km from the boundary line. Blatantly violating the Minsk agreement, the bandits burned the homes of civilians. As a result of shelling, in particular, the church was partially destroyed,” goes the statement.


The press center of ATO headquarters called this incident "cynicism."

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