Ukrainian security forces in the Kupyansk direction are firing from multiple launch rocket systems from residential areas. The corresponding statement was made by Lieutenant Colonel of the People’s Militia of the LPR, retired Andrey Marochko.

“In the Kupyansk direction in the rear settlements, the work of the Armed Forces of Ukraine from the American MLRS is noted. Multiple launch rocket systems are being deployed directly in settlements, near residential buildings and social facilities“, – RIA Novosti quotes him.

Moreover, immediately after the shelling, the HIMARS installations leave the scene at high speed.

The DPR and LPR announced the aggravation of the situation in the Donbass on February 17, 2022. Then they announced the evacuation of the population.

On February 21, the heads of the republics turned to Putin with a request to recognize their independence. The President held a meeting of the Security Council, after which he recognized the LNR and the DNR. Friendship and cooperation agreements were signed with both republics, which were later ratified by the State Duma and the Federation Council.

Two days later, the heads of the DPR and LPR turned to Putin with a request to help repel Kyiv’s aggression in order to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe and civilian casualties. The next day, February 24, the Russian leader addressed the nation and announced the start of a special operation in Ukraine to protect Donbass.

On September 30, Putin and the heads of the DPR, LPR, Kherson and Zaporozhye regions signed agreements on the entry of these regions into the Russian Federation.