Conflict

Russian Military in Ukraine

Incident Code

RUK153

Location

Чугуїв, Chuhuiv, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Geolocation

49.834962, 36.679772
Accuracy: City

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 18, 2025

(Previous Incident Code: RUK0181)

Two adult civilians were injured by alleged Russian shelling of the territory of Chuhuiv around noon on April 27, 2022.

Chuhuiv City Mayor Halyna Minayeva told Suspilne News that Russian forces shelling the territory of Chuhuiv injuring two civilians, and that no children were among the injured. Kharkiv Today also quoted the mayor who added that both of the injured were taken to the hospital. In addition, the city’s infrastructure and residential buildings were also damaged by the shelling.

Mayor Minayeva was the only source for the casualty information, with all other local sources quoting their information.

This assessment has reference to ACLED code UKR56605.

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Artillery
Strike Status
Single source claim
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Weak
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported injured
2

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the city of Chuhuiv (Чугуїв), for which the generic coordinates are: 49.834962, 36.679772. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Military Statements

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

Media from Sources (6)