REUTERS
As a result of shelling by Russian-backed militants, two private homes suffered direct hits in an old part of the town of Avdiyivka in Donetsk region at about 20:00 on February 3, according to Pokrovsky police department of Donetsk region.
"House No. 2 on Sportyvna Street suffered direct hit due to shelling, while shrapnel damaged the facade and smashed the windows of house No. 3 on the same street," a report said.
Read alsoRestoration of water supplies to Avdiyivka delayed over mines at filtration plant - ZhebrivskiyLaw enforcers have been recording the consequences of the shelling, asking the residents what help they need.
In the cases, the police department initiated criminal proceedings under Part 2 Article 258 (terrorist act) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.