Conflict

Russian Military in Ukraine

Incident Code

RUK016

Location

вул. Кільцева, 130, 130, Kil'tseva Street, Kharkiv, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Geolocation

49.927432, 36.433949
Accuracy: Exact location (via Airwars)

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 18, 2025

(Previous Incident Code: RUK0022)

At least eight civilians were reported injured in alleged Russian shelling on two high-rise buildings on Kiltseva street in Kharkiv, February 28th 2022. Local sources reported the use of rocket launchers and artillery as well as airstrikes.

Those injured in the incident were widely reported by local sources to have been on the upper floors of two 16-storey residential buildings; another 35 civilians evacuated the buildings during the shelling.

This civilian harm incident was reported to be part of a series of strikes on the street, including civilian casualty incidents RUK0021 and RUK0023.

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported injured
8

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention a residential building being struck on Kil’tseva Street (вул. Кільцева). Analysing audio-visual material from sources, we have narrowed down the exact location of the strike to these coordinates: 49.927432, 36.433949.

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Imagery: MNS.GOV.UA

Military Statements

Russian Military Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Russian Military position on incident
Not yet assessed

Media From Sources (1)