Ukrainian Strike Collapses Dormitory in Russian-Occupied Starobilsk, Killing Four

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A drone strike on the Starobilsk Professional College dormitory in Russian-occupied Luhansk region on the night of 21–22 May 2025 killed 21 people and wounded 42, according to Russian officials. Russia accuses Ukraine of deliberately targeting a civilian facility; Ukraine acknowledges an attack in the area but claims it struck a Russian military unit. Putin has ordered the defence ministry to propose a retaliatory response, and hawkish Russian commentators are calling for strikes on European targets. An emergency UN Security Council session was convened.

Russian officials accuse Ukraine of carrying out a drone attack on the college dormitory. According to official figures, 21 people were killed and 42 wounded. On Friday Putin ordered Russia's defence ministry to propose a response to the attack. 'We need to start punishing Europe for things like this, including with strikes,' said Sergey Karaganov.

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A drone strike on a student dormitory in the Russian-controlled Luhansk region of eastern Ukraine killed at least 16 people, with most victims reported to be young women. Russian officials attributed the attack to Ukraine. The incident prompted a heated debate at the United Nations Security Council.

The death toll from a drone strike on a student dorm in the Russian-controlled Luhansk region of eastern Ukraine has risen to 16, with most of the victims young women, Russian officials said on Saturday, after a heated U.N. debate on the incident.

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A Ukrainian military drone strike on a college in Starobelsk, in the Russian-annexed Luhansk region, has killed at least 11 people and wounded 41, with 10 still reported missing. Russian President Putin described the attack as a 'terrorist act.' The death toll has risen from an initial count of 6 fatalities reported at the time of the strike.

Korkunç suçun sonucunda 11 kişi hayatını kaybetti, 41 kişi yaralandı. 10 kişi kayıp.

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Russian officials have accused Ukraine of conducting an attack targeting a student dormitory in the Luhansk region, which is under Russian control. The strike reportedly killed 4 children and injured 35 others. The incident represents continued escalation of the conflict in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.

اتهم مسؤولون روس أوكرانيا بشن هجوم استهدف سكنا طلابيا في منطقة لوغانسك التي تسيطر عليها موسكو، ما أسفر عن مقتل 4 أطفال وإصابة 35 آخرين.

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Ukrainian drones struck a five-storey student dormitory at Luhansk Pedagogical University in Starobilsk, occupied Luhansk region, overnight on 21-22 May 2026, killing at least four people and injuring at least 35. Approximately 86 children and teachers aged 14-18 were inside the building when it was hit, with the structure collapsing to its second floor. Russia condemned the strike as a 'monstrous crime' and opened a criminal investigation, while Ukraine has not yet responded to the allegations. The attack follows a Ukrainian pledge to respond to a recent Russian strike on Kyiv that killed 24 people.

Pasechnik said Ukrainian drones hit a five-storey dormitory belonging to Luhansk Pedagogical University during the overnight attack. The building then collapsed to its second-floor. About 86 children and teachers were inside when the drone struck. At least 35 were injured, three critically, with some trapped under the rubble.

Source: Al Jazeera (Mainstream Media) · View source

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A Ukrainian strike collapsed a five-storey college dormitory in Starobilsk, a city in the Luhansk region currently under Russian occupation. The attack killed four people and injured at least 39 others. Rescue operations are ongoing as additional casualties are believed to be trapped under the rubble.

A Ukrainian strike collapsed a five-storey college dormitory in the Russian-occupied city of Starobilsk, killing four people and injuring at least 39 others. Rescue operations continue as more people are believed to be trapped under the rubble.

Source: Al Jazeera (Mainstream Media) · View source