15:30
13 Mar 2023
russia strikes school in Avdiivka, killing a local resident
russian invaders shelled a school in Avdiivka, Donetsk region, killing a local resident.
The head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, reported this on Telegram.
"russians launched two missile strikes on a school in Avdiivka. A local woman died," Yermak wrote.
For reference:
Avdiivka is a city of regional significance in Ukraine's Donetsk region. Avdiivka has been at the front lines of russia's war against Ukraine since 2015. It was the site of the 2017 battle of Avdiivka, which destroyed the city, though Ukrainian forces still held it.
Since February 24, 2022, Avdiivka has been one of the main targets of the russian army. The city has been under constant shelling for more than a year.
