Ukrainian Shelling Hits Donetsk Shopping Centre: Casualties Reported

At least two people were killed and more injured on Friday after Ukrainian shelling hit a shopping centre in Donetsk, a Russian-controlled city in eastern Ukraine, according to local authorities. The TASS news agency reported preliminary information about at least two deceased, with the death toll potentially rising.

At least two people were killed and several others injured on Friday following Ukrainian shelling that struck a shopping centre in the Russian-controlled city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine, according to local authorities.

The TASS news agency cited local operational services, indicating preliminary reports of at least two fatalities, with more casualties expected.

The RIA news agency released video footage showing large clouds of smoke emanating from the 'Galaktika' shopping centre, adding urgency to the unfolding crisis.

(With inputs from agencies.)