Ukrainian Hockey Arena Destroyed - Allegedly by Russian Missile Strike, Federation Says (VIDEO)

According to a report from Reuters, a Ukrainian hockey arena in the country's Donetsk region was destroyed by a Russian missile attack on Monday, January 3rd. The arena was home to HC Donbass of the Ukrainian Hockey League, formerly of the KHL.

Video of the Aftermath

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba wrote a piercing statement in wake of the attack, calling on those who resist the country's pleas of barring Russian athletes from international contests.

Whether the Russian military is deliberately targeting Ukraine's sporting venues remains a 'War Room' secret, but one mightn't be totally off-base in suggesting that these attacks are carefully coordinated.

After all, the Russian high-command has a vested interest in the KHL and could see Ukraine's professional league as competition. Also, the cultural significance could be an angle as well, but for now we can only hope this conflict comes to a peaceful resolution as soon as possible.

Source: Reuters

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