Forensic experts sift through ruined dormitory in Russian-held Luhansk region
Forensic experts are investigating the ruins of a dormitory in the Luhansk region, which was reportedly destroyed by a Ukrainian drone attack. The incident resulted in a death toll of 21, primarily young women. In retaliation, Russia launched a significant missile and drone strike on Kyiv, resulting in additional casualties.
- ▪Forensic experts sifted through the ruins of a dormitory destroyed in a reported Ukrainian drone attack.
- ▪Authorities reported a death toll of 21, many of whom were young women.
- ▪Ukraine's military denied responsibility for the attack, claiming they targeted a drone command unit.
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Forensic experts sift through ruined dormitory in Russian-held Luhansk regionSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 25, 2026, 03:04 AMUpdated May 25, 2026, 03:04 AMSTAROBILSK, Russian-controlled Ukraine, May 24 - - Forensic experts on Sunday sifted through the ruins of a dormitory largely destroyed in what Russian authorities say was a Ukrainian drone attack in Ukraine's Luhansk region, seized and placed under Russian control in the four-year-old war.Authorities said search operations concluded late on Saturday and put the death toll in the strike on the teacher training college at 21, many of them young women.The building's facade was gashed by gaping holes and smashed windows.
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