Russia calls Donetsk strike 'barbaric terrorist act'
On Sunday, the Russian government denounced the attack on a marketplace in Donetsk, a city under its control, as a "savage act of terrorism." This incident further highlights the necessity of its ongoing military operation in Ukraine.
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- Published Date: 04:23 | 21 January 2024
- Modified Date: 04:28 | 21 January 2024
Moscow on Sunday called the strike on a market in the Russian-held city of Donetsk a "barbaric terrorist act" that showed the need for its "special military operation" in Ukraine.
"The neo-Nazi Kyiv regime, with the support of the United States and its satellites, once again committed a barbaric terrorist act against the civilian population of Russia," its foreign ministry said.
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