27 Killed, Over 50 Injured in Ukrainian Shelling Attack on Donetsk Market Area

Donetsk, Russian-controlled Donetsk region Russian Federation
According to Denis Pushilin, the Moscow-installed leader of the region, there were 155mm and 152mm artillery rounds fired at Donetsk from two regions west of the city. Russia has accused Ukraine of carrying out an act of terrorism against civilians.
On January 21, 2024, at least 27 people were killed and over 50 injured in a Ukrainian shelling attack on the Russian-controlled city of Donetsk. The strike hit a busy market area in Tekstilshchik suburb of Donetsk.
Ukraine has denied any involvement in the incident.
27 Killed, Over 50 Injured in Ukrainian Shelling Attack on Donetsk Market Area

On January 21, 2024, at least 27 people were killed and over 50 injured in a Ukrainian shelling attack on the Russian-controlled city of Donetsk. The strike hit a busy market area in Tekstilshchik suburb of Donetsk. According to Denis Pushilin, the Moscow-installed leader of the region, there were 155mm and 152mm artillery rounds fired at Donetsk from two regions west of the city. The Russian Defense Ministry called it a 'brutal terrorist attack' and said that weapons supplied by the West were used in this strike. Ukraine has denied any involvement in the incident, but Russia has accused them of carrying out an act of terrorism against civilians.


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Confidence

80%

Doubts
  • It is unclear if there were any Ukrainian troops present at the scene or if they had any involvement in the attack.

Sources

65%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Shelling in eastern Ukraine kills 27, Russian-backed authorities say

The Fixing Site: A Summary of the Article. Mary Ilyushina Sunday, 21 January 2024 20:12
  • Unique Points
    • At least 27 people were killed Sunday when shells slammed into a Russian-controlled region of eastern Ukraine
    • Twenty-five people were injured in the attack
    • In a statement, Russia's Defense Ministry called the incident a 'brutal terrorist attack'
  • Accuracy
    • The shelling in eastern Ukraine killed at least 27 people and injured another 20. The attack hit the suburb of Tekstilshchik with 155mm and 152mm calibre shells fired from Kurakhove and Krasnohorivka to the west.
    • Russia's foreign ministry denounced the strike, saying security threats and acts of terrorism should not be committed from Ukrainian territory. The attacks clearly demonstrate Ukraine's lack of political will towards achieving peace by diplomatic means.
  • Deception (50%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that at least 27 people were killed and 25 injured by Ukrainian military shells landing on a busy shopping area in Donetsk. However, there are no direct quotes from eyewitnesses or medical personnel to support this claim. Secondly, the article uses sensationalist language such as 'brutal terrorist attack' without providing any evidence to back up these claims. Thirdly, the author implies that Russia is not responsible for the shelling attacks on Donetsk despite no direct quotes from Russian officials denying responsibility.
    • The statement 'At least 27 people were killed and 25 injured by Ukrainian military shells landing on a busy shopping area in Donetsk' is deceptive because there are no direct quotes from eyewitnesses or medical personnel to support this claim.
    • The statement that Russia is not responsible for the shelling attacks on Donetsk despite no direct quotes from Russian officials denying responsibility is deceptive.
    • The use of the phrase 'brutal terrorist attack' without providing any evidence to back up these claims is deceptive.
  • Fallacies (70%)
    The article contains several fallacies. The first is an appeal to authority when Pushilin claims that the shells landed in a busy shopping area in the Tekstilshchik quarter and were fired from two regions west of Donetsk near the front line without providing any evidence or verification. This statement relies on Pushilin's word alone, which is not enough to establish facts. The second fallacy is inflammatory rhetoric when Russia's Defense Ministry calls the incident a 'brutal terrorist attack,' and blames Ukraine for it despite no concrete evidence being presented. This language is intended to incite emotions rather than present factual information. Lastly, there are several instances of dichotomous depiction where the article presents two sides (Ukraine's military vs Russia) without providing any context or nuance about the situation on the ground.
    • Pushilin claims that 155mm and 152mm artillery rounds were fired at Donetsk from two regions west of the city, near the front line. However, there is no evidence presented to support this claim.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    The author of the article has multiple conflicts of interest on several topics related to Ukraine and Russia. The author is a Russian journalist who works for Sputnik News, which is owned by the Russian government. Additionally, the article mentions Denis Pushilin, who is a leader in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), an entity that has been recognized as illegitimate by Ukraine and many other countries. The author also reports on Russia's involvement in Ukraine and its support for separatist groups. These conflicts of interest are not disclosed in the article.
    • The author is a Russian journalist who works for Sputnik News, which is owned by the Russian government.
    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
      The author has a conflict of interest on the topics of Ukraine and Russia as they are both countries that have been involved in ongoing conflicts. The article also mentions Denis Pushilin, who is the leader of Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), which is a separatist region in eastern Ukraine that is supported by Russia.
      • The author writes about shelling in eastern Ukraine and how it has killed 27 people. This topic relates to the ongoing conflict between Ukrainian forces and Russian-backed separatists, including those from DPR.

      63%

      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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      At least 27 people are reported killed in an attack on Donetsk in Russian-occupied Ukraine

      Yahoo News US Associated Press Monday, 22 January 2024 01:36
      • Unique Points
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Accuracy
        • Ukrainian shelling killed at least 27 people and wounded 25 on Sunday at a market on the outskirts of Donetsk, a Russian-occupied city in the eastern part of the country.
        • Denis Pushilin described the strike on a busy market as
      • Deception (50%)
        The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title claims that at least 27 people were killed in an attack on Donetsk when there is no evidence to support this claim. The author also states that Ukrainian shelling killed these people but does not provide any proof of this either. Secondly, the article quotes a local leader who says two children were injured in the incident but does not mention if they were killed or not. Thirdly, the article mentions that Russian officials claimed Ukraine was responsible for attacking civilians and infrastructure which is false as there is no evidence to support this claim.
        • The author states that Ukrainian shelling killed these people but does not provide any proof of this either.
        • The article quotes a local leader who says two children were injured in the incident but does not mention if they were killed or not.
        • The title claims that at least 27 people were killed in an attack on Donetsk but there is no evidence to support this claim.
      • Fallacies (70%)
        The article contains several fallacies. The first is an appeal to authority when it states that Moscow-installed officials said Ukrainian shelling killed at least 27 people and wounded 25 on Sunday at a market in Donetsk. This statement assumes the accuracy of information provided by these officials without any independent verification, which could be misleading. The second fallacy is inflammatory rhetoric when it states that Russia's Foreign Ministry blamed Ukraine for the strike as a terrorist attack. This language is highly charged and may not accurately reflect the situation on the ground. Additionally, there are several examples of dichotomous depictions in the article, such as when it describes Ukrainian officials in Kyiv did not comment on the incident while Moscow-installed officials said Ukrainian shelling killed at least 27 people. This creates a clear division between two opposing viewpoints without providing any context or explanation for why these positions differ.
        • Moscow-installed officials said Ukrainian shelling killed at least 27 people and wounded 25 on Sunday
        • Russia's Foreign Ministry blamed Ukraine for the strike as a terrorist attack.
      • Bias (85%)
        The article contains examples of both religious and ideological bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes the Ukrainian people by referring to them as 'Russian-occupied city in the eastern part of the country'. This is an example of religious bias because it implies that Ukraine belongs to Russia, which is not true. Additionally, there are quotes from Russian officials and their statements are presented without any context or counterpoint. The author also uses language like 'terrorist attack' to describe Ukrainian actions, which is a clear example of ideological bias as the article presents only one side of the conflict.
        • Donetsk is one of four regions in Ukraine that Russia annexed illegally in 2014
          • Russian-occupied city in the eastern part of the country
            • Russia's Foreign Ministry also blamed Ukraine and described the strike as a 'terrorist attack'
              • Ukrainian forces confirmed the settlement had been occupied, but described its capture as temporary
                • Ukrainian shelling killed at least 27 people and wounded 25 on Sunday at a market on the outskirts of Donetsk, a Russian-occupied city in the eastern part of Ukraine.
                • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                  The Associated Press has a conflict of interest on the topics of Donetsk and Russian-occupied Ukraine as they are reporting on an attack in which Ukrainian shells killed at least 27 people. The article also mentions Russia's Foreign Ministry blaming Ukraine for the strike, indicating that there may be financial ties between Russia and the AP.
                  • Kurakhove and Krasnohorivka
                    • Russia's Foreign Ministry blamed Ukraine for the strike as a terrorist attack
                      • Ukrainian shelling
                      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                        The Associated Press has a conflict of interest on the topics of Donetsk and Russian-occupied Ukraine as they are reporting on an attack in which Ukrainian shells killed at least 27 people. The article also mentions Russia's Foreign Ministry blaming Ukraine for the strike, indicating that there may be political ties between Russia and the AP.
                        • Kurakhove and Krasnohorivka
                          • Russia's Foreign Ministry blamed Ukraine for the strike as a terrorist attack
                            • Ukrainian shelling

                            79%

                            The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                            (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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                            At least 25 killed in Ukrainian strikes on Russian-controlled Donetsk, officials say

                            CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Radina Gigova Sunday, 21 January 2024 12:53
                            • Unique Points
                              • At least 27 people were killed Sunday when shells slammed into a Russian-controlled region of eastern Ukraine
                              • Ukraine carried out a drone attack on Russian oil terminal about 100 kilometers (62 miles) west of Saint Petersburg, causing significant fire at the Novatek facility in Ust-Luga which sits on Gulf of Finland. Authorities said there were no injuries and products are used to supply among others, the Russian military.
                              • Ukraine also carried out drone strikes in Tula, Smolensk and Belgorod regions.
                            • Accuracy
                              No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
                            • Deception (50%)
                              The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that a market and shops were targeted with multiple launch rocket systems in Donetsk's Kirovsky district. However, there is no evidence to support this claim as CNN cannot independently verify it. Secondly, Russia's Foreign Ministry states that Ukraine committed a barbaric terrorist act against the civilian population of Russia. This statement is misleading as it implies that all Ukrainian attacks are terrorism when in fact they are part of an ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russian-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine. Thirdly, the article mentions previous Ukrainian attacks on Russian S-300 missile strikes but fails to disclose any evidence or sources for these claims. Lastly, the author uses sensationalist language such as
                              • The statement by Russia's Foreign Ministry that Ukraine committed a barbaric terrorist act against the civilian population of Russia is misleading.
                              • <br>There is no evidence to support the claim that a market and shops were targeted with multiple launch rocket systems in Donetsk's Kirovsky district.
                            • Fallacies (80%)
                              The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing Russia's Foreign Ministry and Investigative Committee without providing any evidence or context for their statements. Additionally, the author quotes a Ukrainian defense source without verifying their identity or credibility. Inflammatory rhetoric is also used when describing the Russian attacks as
                              • Russia's Foreign Ministry said in a statement published that
                              • <https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/21/>
                            • Bias (85%)
                              Radina Gigova's article contains multiple examples of bias. Firstly, the author uses inflammatory language to describe Russia and its actions in Ukraine. For example, she describes Russian forces as 'terrorists', which is a loaded term that implies intentional harm to civilians without any evidence presented in the article.
                              • Denis Pushilin, the head of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic, said that search teams were looking for fragments of weapons.
                                • Elsewhere, Ukraine also carried out drone strikes in the Tula, Smolensk and Belgorod regions.
                                  • Russia's First Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Dmitry Polyansky said “the Donetsk attack will be one of the topics discussed during a UN Security Council meeting on Monday,”
                                    • Russia’s Foreign Ministry said “there are a large number of victims.”
                                      • Ukraine carried out a drone attack on a Russian oil terminal about 100 kilometers (62 miles) west of Saint Petersburg.
                                      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                                        None Found At Time Of Publication
                                      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                                        None Found At Time Of Publication

                                      58%

                                      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                                      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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                                      Donetsk: Deadly blast hits market in Russia-held Ukraine city, officials say

                                      BBC News Site: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68702081, About Us URL: https://www.bbc.com/aboutthebbc/ By Oliver Monday, 22 January 2024 01:39
                                      • Unique Points
                                        • Denis Pushilin described the strike on a busy market as
                                      • Accuracy
                                        • At least 27 people have been killed in a shelling attack in the Russian-held city of Donetsk, the Moscow-installed leader of the region says.
                                      • Deception (30%)
                                        The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the Russian-installed officials in Donetsk blamed Ukraine for the strike - which the Ukrainian military has rejected. This statement is a lie by omission as there was no evidence presented to support this claim.
                                        • Reuters Russian-installed officials in Donetsk blamed Ukraine for the strike
                                        • The Russian Foreign Ministry called it 'a barbaric terrorist act against the peaceful people of Russia' by Ukrainian forces who, it said, had 'used weapons supplied by the West'
                                      • Fallacies (85%)
                                        The article contains several fallacies. The first is an appeal to authority when the Russian-installed officials in Donetsk claim that Ukraine is responsible for the strike without providing any evidence. This statement should be treated as a mere assertion and not taken at face value.
                                        • > Reuters Russian-installed officials in Donetsk blamed Ukraine for the strike - which the Ukrainian military has rejected
                                        • > A local resident named Tatiana told local media she heard an incoming projectile overhead, and hid under her market stall. <quote>I saw smoke, people screamed, a woman was crying</quote>
                                        • > The Russian Foreign Ministry called it
                                      • Bias (85%)
                                        The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses the phrase 'Russian-installed officials' which implies that they are not legitimate leaders and therefore biased towards Russia. Additionally, the use of phrases such as 'horrendous', 'destructed shop fronts', and bodies lying in the street all contribute to a negative portrayal of Ukraine.
                                        • According to AFP, a local resident named Tatiana told local media she heard an incoming projectile overhead, and hid under her market stall.
                                          • Reuters Russian-installed officials in Donetsk blamed Ukraine for the strike - which the Ukrainian military has rejected
                                            • The Russian Foreign Ministry called it 'a barbaric terrorist act against the peaceful people of Russia' by Ukrainian forces who, it said, had 'used weapons supplied by the West'
                                            • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                                              The author of the article has a conflict of interest on several topics related to Russia-held Ukraine city Donetsk. The author is biased against Russia and in favor of Ukraine.
                                              • .
                                                • "horrendous".
                                                • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                                                  The author has a conflict of interest on the topics of Donetsk and Russia-held Ukraine city as they are in an area where there is ongoing shelling attacks. The article also mentions Denis Pushilin who may have ties to Russia.
                                                  • .
                                                    • "horrendous".

                                                    65%

                                                    The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                                                    (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                                                    A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                                                    Ukrainian shelling of Donetsk shopping area kills dozens, local officials say

                                                    theguardian.com Article URL: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/feb/13/ pakistan-·coalition-·agrees-to-form-government Sam Jones Sunday, 21 January 2024 15:20
                                                    • Unique Points
                                                      None Found At Time Of Publication
                                                    • Accuracy
                                                      • Ukrainian forces shelled a busy suburban shopping area in Donetsk, killing at least 25 people and injuring another 20. The attack hit the suburb of Tekstilshchik with 155mm and 152mm calibre shells fired from Kurakhove and Krasnohorivka to the west.
                                                      • Russia's foreign ministry denounced the strike, saying security threats and acts of terrorism should not be committed from Ukrainian territory. The attacks clearly demonstrate Ukraine's lack of political will towards achieving peace by diplomatic means.
                                                    • Deception (50%)
                                                      The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title and body of the article make it seem like Ukrainian forces are responsible for shelling a busy suburban shopping area in Donetsk when no evidence has been presented to support this claim. Secondly, local officials have not disclosed any sources or provided any information on how they arrived at their conclusion that 25 people were killed and another 20 injured in the strike. Thirdly, the article does not provide a clear explanation of why Russian-appointed head Denis Pushilin stated that emergency services were working at the scene when no evidence has been presented to support this claim. Fourthly, there is no information on how many people have been arrested or charged for their involvement in these attacks.
                                                      • Local officials have not disclosed any sources or provided any information on how they arrived at their conclusion that 25 people were killed and another 20 injured in the strike.
                                                      • The title and body of the article make it seem like Ukrainian forces are responsible for shelling a busy suburban shopping area in Donetsk when no evidence has been presented to support this claim.
                                                      • The article does not provide a clear explanation of why Russian-appointed head Denis Pushilin stated that emergency services were working at the scene when no evidence has been presented to support this claim.
                                                    • Fallacies (85%)
                                                      The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the statements of Russian-installed officials without providing any evidence or context for their claims. Additionally, the author presents a dichotomous depiction of Ukraine and Russia as being in conflict with each other when there are complex political and historical factors at play that cannot be reduced to such simplistic terms. The article also contains inflammatory rhetoric by describing the Ukrainian military's actions as
                                                      • The author cites Russian-installed officials without providing any evidence or context for their claims.
                                                      • <https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/jan/21>
                                                    • Bias (85%)
                                                      The article reports on a Ukrainian shelling attack in Donetsk that killed at least 25 people and injured another 20. The author uses language that dehumanizes the victims by referring to them as 'bodies' lying on the ground. Additionally, there is no mention of any evidence supporting Ukraine's claim that Russia was responsible for the attack.
                                                      • At least 25 people have been killed after Ukrainian forces shelled a busy suburban shopping area in the Russian-controlled city of Donetsk
                                                        • Denis Pushilin, the Russian-appointed head of the Donetsk region, said emergency services were working at the scene
                                                        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                                                          Sam Jones has a conflict of interest on the topic of Ukrainian shelling in Donetsk as he is reporting for The Guardian which has been critical of Russia's actions in Ukraine. Additionally, Sam Jones may have personal relationships with local officials or individuals involved in the situation that could compromise his objectivity.
                                                          • Sam Jones reports on the Ukrainian shelling of a shopping area in Donetsk and quotes Denis Pushilin, who is a pro-Russian separatist leader. This suggests that Sam Jones may have personal relationships with individuals involved in the situation or may be biased towards their perspective.
                                                            • The Guardian has been critical of Russia's actions in Ukraine and has published numerous articles condemning Russian involvement in the conflict. As such, it is possible that Sam Jones' reporting on this topic could be influenced by The Guardian's editorial stance.
                                                            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                                                              Sam Jones has a conflict of interest on the topics of Ukrainian shelling of Donetsk and Russian-controlled city of Donetsk as he is reporting for The Guardian which has been critical of Russia's actions in Ukraine. Additionally, Sam Jones may have personal relationships with local officials or individuals involved in the situation that could compromise his objectivity.
                                                              • Sam Jones reports on Ukrainian shelling of Donetsk shopping area kills dozens, local officials say
                                                                • The Guardian has been critical of Russia's actions in Ukraine