The Russian Embassy in Ankara has declared that the attack on a shopping mall in Donetsk was a meticulously planned terrorist act conducted by Ukrainian neo-Nazis.
Embassy Spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated that the attack underscored the desperation of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the face of the steady advance of Russian troops on the contact line. Zakharova described the assault as “despicable” and emphasized its nature as a terrorist act.
While further information regarding the exact timing of the attack has not been disclosed, it was noted that the incident is being carefully monitored by Russia and has been communicated to the international community.
Source: Russian Embassy in Ankara