Russia blames Ukraine, vows retaliation as 16 killed in strike on student dorm
A drone strike on a student dormitory in the Russian-controlled Luhansk region has resulted in 16 fatalities, primarily young women. Russia has accused Ukraine of conducting a deliberate attack, while Ukraine denies responsibility, claiming it targeted a military unit. In response, Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered military preparations for retaliation against Ukraine.
- ▪The death toll from the drone strike has risen to 16, according to Russian officials.
- ▪Ukraine's military denies responsibility, asserting it targeted a military command unit instead.
- ▪Putin has ordered military preparations for retaliation against Ukraine following the incident.
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War in UkraineRussia blames Ukraine, vows retaliation as 16 killed in strike on student dormUkraine’s military denied responsibility for the attack, saying it had struck an elite drone command unit in the area and that its forces complied with international humanitarian law.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00A destroyed building of the Starobilsk College of Luhansk Pedagogical University following a recent attack in the Luhansk region, a Russian-controlled area of Ukraine, on Saturday.Pavel Klimov / ReutersShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 23, 2026, 9:54 AM EDTBy ReutersThe death toll from a drone strike on a student dorm in the Russian-controlled Luhansk region of eastern Ukraine has risen to 16, with most of the victims young women, Russian officials said on Saturday,…
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