Russia labels Ukraine attack in occupied Luhansk ‘monstrous crime’
Summary
Russian officials reported that a Ukrainian drone attack hit a student dormitory in the Luhansk region, killing at least four people and injuring more than 30. Russian authorities condemned the strike as a “monstrous crime” and have opened a criminal investigation, while Ukraine has not commented on the attack.Key Facts
- The attack targeted a five-story dormitory of Luhansk Pedagogical University in the occupied Luhansk region.
- At least four people were killed and about 35 injured, with some injured critically.
- Around 86 children and teachers were inside the dormitory when it was struck.
- The building partially collapsed to the second floor, trapping some inside.
- Russian officials said Ukraine used four drones (UAVs) in the attack.
- Russian authorities called the attack deliberate and called for those responsible to face justice.
- Russia reported shooting down 217 Ukrainian drones across the country overnight.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy promised a response to recent Russian attacks that killed civilians.
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