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Ukrainian strike in Russian-controlled area leaves 10 dead

DW English · May 23, 2026, 12:00 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Russian authorities in Luhansk said a Ukrainian drone hit a university dorm, wounding dozens and killing 10.
  • Russia's state-run ​news agency RIA reported on Saturday that 12 people have been confirmed dead, citing ​the emergency ministry.
  • The incident took place in the community of Starobilsk in the early hours of Friday.

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Russian authorities in Luhansk said a Ukrainian drone hit a university dorm, wounding dozens and killing 10. Vladimir Putin condemned the drone barrage and ordered the army to prepare a response.

https://p.dw.com/p/5EEHJUkraine denied targeting civilians in the Starobilsk drone attack Image: AP Photo/dpa/picture alliance Advertisement Authorities in the Russia-occupied Luhansk region of Ukraine said on Saturday that at least 10 people had died after a Ukrainian military drone strike hit a university complex and dorm area.

Russia's state-run ​news agency RIA reported on Saturday that 12 people have been confirmed dead, citing ​the emergency ministry.

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