“The Chairman of the General Assembly condemns any attacks on the civilian population and civilian infrastructure, including in the city of Donetsk,” she told RIA Novosti.

Francis calls for “full respect for international law, including international humanitarian law,” she added.

The authorities of the Donetsk People's Republic declared January 22 a day of mourning for the victims of the Ukrainian army strike in Donetsk.

The head of the DPR, Denis Pushilin, said that as a result of the shelling in 24 hours, 28 people were killed and another 30 were injured.