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Russia's Putin vows retaliation after accusing Ukraine of hitting student dormitory

Russia's Putin vows retaliation after accusing Ukraine of hitting student dormitory

Summary

Russian President Vladimir Putin promised to retaliate after a drone strike hit a student dormitory in Starobilsk, eastern Ukraine, killing six people and injuring 39. Ukraine’s military said it attacked the headquarters of a Russian drone unit in the same town and claimed they followed international law, while Russia denied military targets were nearby.

Key Facts

  • The attack happened overnight in Starobilsk, Luhansk region, an area controlled by Russia.
  • Six people died, 39 were injured, and 15 were missing after the drone strike on the dormitory.
  • Putin said the attack used 16 drones in three waves and ordered the military to prepare a response.
  • Russian local officials showed photos of the damaged building and rescue efforts.
  • Ukraine’s military confirmed carrying out the strike against the Rubicon drone unit’s headquarters.
  • Ukraine accused Russian forces of regularly targeting civilians and infrastructure.
  • Ukrainian President Zelensky reported a separate attack on the FSB headquarters in southern Ukraine with around 100 Russian casualties.
  • Russia denies deliberately targeting civilians, while Ukraine accuses Russia of such attacks since 2022.
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