DONETSK, Ukraine — Ukrainian soccer champion Shakhtar Donetsk's stadium has been damaged by shelling during the conflict between government troops and pro-Russian separatists.
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Associated Press: Shakhtar’s Stadium damaged by shelling in Donetsk
At 6 a.m. on Aug. 23, two powerful explosions occurred at Donbass Arena in Donetsk. As a result of shelling, there is serious damage to the northwestern facade of the stadium, communications, equipment and detached building of the energy centre, There are no casualties among the stadium staff. The stadium is home to the Shakhtar soccer team.
