Russian troops shelled Pokrovsk, one person died – MBA

A civilian died on September 15 in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, as a result of shelling by Russian troops, according to a message on the Telegram channel of the city’s military administration.

“On September 15, at 09:15, as a result of enemy artillery shelling (the type of weaponry is being established), an economic building near one of the gas stations was hit. Around 11:00, enemy shelling took place in the western part of the city: in the area of ​​Olshanskyi and March 8 streets. Unfortunately, one person died,” the report said.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reminded that the evacuation of the population is ongoing in the community, and emphasized that it is “extremely dangerous” to stay there due to the Russian strikes.

The authorities of Donetsk region have repeatedly stated that there are no safe places left on the territory of the region, and therefore called for evacuation. At the beginning of September, due to the offensive of Russian forces and for security reasons, Ukrzaliznytsia canceled the departure of the evacuation train from Pokrovsk, now the starting point of its route is Pavlograd, Dnipropetrovsk region, located more than 100 kilometers from Pokrovsk. Evacuation by vehicles, in particular, buses, remains available.