Russian shelling forces evacuation of 549 from Donetsk frontline
Over a 24-hour period ending the morning of June 9, 2026, Russian forces shelled populated areas of the Donetsk region 22 times. The explosions killed two people and injured eleven. Consequently, 549 people, including 64 children, were evacuated from the frontline.
Date: June 8, 2026
Location: Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: explosion
Severity: MEDIUM
Casualties reported: 13
Displaced: 549
Source: Donetsk Regional State Administration