{"id":94973,"date":"2025-01-30T17:35:29","date_gmt":"2025-01-30T17:35:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/dr-congo-shelling-damages-homes-schools-in-rubavu"},"modified":"2025-02-19T19:14:06","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T19:14:06","slug":"dr-congo-shelling-damages-homes-schools-in-rubavu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/photo\/dr-congo-shelling-damages-homes-schools-in-rubavu","title":{"rendered":"DR Congo shelling damages homes, schools in Rubavu"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Heavy shelling from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Monday, January 27, caused widespread destruction in Rubavu town, damaging homes, schools, and businesses.<\/p>\n<p>The incident occurred amid escalating clashes between the M23 armed group and the Congolese army (FARDC) and its allies. Stray bullets and bombs from the fighting in Goma, DR Congo, struck Rwandan territory, leaving a trail of destruction and casualties.<\/p>\n<p>The New Times visited border areas to assess the aftermath of the shelling. Significant damage was observed in Mbugangari, Petite Barrie\u0300re, Buhuru, and other parts of Rubavu near Goma. Windows, doors, roofs, and other infrastructure bore the brunt of the bombardment.<\/p>\n<p>Damages that were caused by shelling from Goma town at Petite Barrie\u0300re<\/p>\n<p>According to Alain Mukuralinda, Rwanda\u2019s Deputy Government Spokesperson, the shelling claimed the lives of at least five people and injured 35 others. Additionally, nine houses were completely destroyed.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe indiscriminate attacks highlight the persistent insecurity caused by armed groups operating in eastern DR Congo and the inability of Congolese forces to control their territory,\u201d Mukuralinda noted.<\/p>\n<p>Local residents expressed fear and uncertainty, with many forced to flee their homes in search of safety. Schools and businesses in affected areas remain closed as authorities assess the damage and coordinated emergency responses.<\/p>\n<p>Inside a class at Groupe Scolaire Nyarubande, one of the schools in Rubavu<\/p>\n<p>Remains of bombs are seen near the border.<\/p>\n\r\n                <style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n                    \r\n                    #td_uid_1_69f43c6e73636  .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item1 {\r\n                        background: url(https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/sites\/23\/2025\/01\/sm_1738247569.679033-80x60.jpg) 0 0 no-repeat;\r\n                    }\r\n                    #td_uid_1_69f43c6e73636  .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item2 {\r\n                        background: url(https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/sites\/23\/2025\/01\/sm_1738247575.587084-80x60.jpg) 0 0 no-repeat;\r\n                    }\r\n                    #td_uid_1_69f43c6e73636  .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item3 {\r\n                        background: 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Heavy shelling from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Monday, January 27, caused widespread destruction in Rubavu town, damaging homes, schools, and businesses. The incident occurred amid escalating clashes between the M23 armed group and the Congolese army (FARDC) and its allies. 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