Russian bombing hit more civilian targets in Ukraine, lest it cause a fire in a northeastern hospital, local Ukrainian officials said Tuesday.
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Kiev suspects Moscow's intention to launch a new offensive as the first anniversary of military operations comes late this month.
Ukrainian regional emergency agencies reported a fire at a hospital in the city of Vovchansk, late Monday, as a result of Russian bombing.
The State Emergency Service of the northeastern Kharkiv province stated in an online statement that the shelling caused several fires in the city, including one at a two-story hospital.
The emergency teams evacuated 8 civilians from the hospital before extinguishing the fire, which left no casualties.
Wovchansk is located in Kharkiv province, which Russia took control of after beginning its operations on 24 February last year, and was recovered by Ukraine after a counter-attack last year as well.
Followers say that the expected Russian attack may seek to recover the territory, which Moscow lost in that counter-attack.
Ukrainian officials believe they expect a new campaign of attacks in the country's east and south, as the Kremlin strives to secure the areas it annexed.
Ukraine and Russia continue to train their new forces, gathering more weapons, in order to win the battle.
British Ministry of Defence
The Ministry of Defence said in an assessment on Tuesday that Russia "employs units lacking experience and numbers to achieve unrealistic goals due to political pressure."
"Russian leaders will likely continue to demand sweeping progress, and Russia is unlikely to be able to mobilize the troops needed to significantly influence the outcome of the war in the coming weeks."