Russia slammed Ukraine with bombings overnight killing at least four civilians, while continuing to target areas in the key battleground Donetsk region — just one day after the Kremlin all but dashed hopes for an end to the war.

The city of Kostiantynivka was shelled for nearly an hour with rockets, destroying 14 homes in a residential district, Donetsk Prosecutor’s Office said .

Three civilians died and seven others were injured in the Russian onslaught. 3

The industrial eastern city has been under constant attack in recent weeks, with strikes destroying critical infrastructure and leaving many residents without electricity and water.

The barrage comes as Russian forces have focused in on the coveted Donetsk region, which has been described as “the ball game” in the deadly co

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