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Russian officials swiftly condemned the incident, claiming Ukrainian forces targeted a bustling market district in Detet’s Kovski area. The Russian Foreign Ministry characterized the attack as a barbaric act supported by the U.S. and “satellite” nations, dismissing Ukrainian claims and labeling the Ukrainian government as neo-Nazi and terrorist in nature.
Ukrainian authorities deny these accusations, asserting that Russian propaganda is attempting to distort the facts. Ukrainian officials stated that the shelling, which resulted in at least 28 deaths and dozens injured—including children—was a product of Russian aggression. The Ukrainian military reports multiple other casualties and damage to infrastructure, including schools and residential buildings, in Oblasts under Russian occupation.