Russian Military in Ukraine

Russian Military in Ukraine

A member of the Ukrainian Emergency Service looks at the City Hall building in the central square following shelling in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on March 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Pavel Dorogoy)

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Incident Code

RUK054

Incident date

March 12, 2022

Location

Золочів, Zolochiv, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Geolocation

50.273048, 35.977971 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Town level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

On March 12th 2022 three people were reportedly wounded when alleged Russian shells hit Zolochiv.  Local reports also indicated that 15 houses were damaged and a military enlistment office was destroyed. @black_cerber reported that the civilians injured were over 50 years old, one who was in a serious condition from the shelling after being hit in the arm.

@black_cerber reported that the shelling came from Kozacha Lopana, and “about 15 shells fell in total” which were aimed at the military enlistment office. The same source also reported that “water, power, and gas networks were damaged.”

This assessment has reference to ACLED code UKR53786.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Gas facility, Power Station, Water station
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • Civilians reported injured
    3
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (15) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (24) [ collapse]

  • Zolochov, on March 12th 2022 after reported Russian shelling (Image via @black_cerber)
  • "All three wounded civilians are over 50 years old. A man and a woman have light injuries. They have already undergone surgery and removed the fragments, the condition of two patients is satisfactory." (Image via 24 Channel)
  • "All three wounded civilians are over 50 years old. A man and a woman have light injuries. They have already undergone surgery and removed the fragments, the condition of two patients is satisfactory." (Image via 24 Channel)
  • "All three wounded civilians are over 50 years old. A man and a woman have light injuries. They have already undergone surgery and removed the fragments, the condition of two patients is satisfactory." (Image via 24 Channel)
  • "All three wounded civilians are over 50 years old. A man and a woman have light injuries. They have already undergone surgery and removed the fragments, the condition of two patients is satisfactory." (Image via 24 Channel)
  • "Part of the village was left without electricity, gas and water." (Image via Kharkiv Today)
  • "Part of the village was left without electricity, gas and water supply, the relevant services are working to restore them." (Image via Slobidiskiy Krai)
  • "Part of the village was left without electricity, gas and water supply, the relevant services are working to restore them." (Image via Slobidiskiy Krai)
  • "Zolochiv was shelled again on March 12." (Image via Suspilne Kharkiv / Telegram)
  • "Zolochiv was shelled again on March 12." (Image via Suspilne Kharkiv / Telegram)
  • Zolachev reportedly hit by Russian missles on March 12th 2022 (Image via Truexanewsua / Telegram)
  • Zolachev reportedly hit by Russian missles on March 12th 2022 (Image via Truexanewsua / Telegram)
  • Zolachev reportedly hit by Russian missles on March 12th 2022 (Image via Truexanewsua / Telegram)
  • Zolachev reportedly hit by Russian missles on March 12th 2022 (Image via Truexanewsua / Telegram)
  • (Image via Facebook)
  • " Fifteen houses were damaged, including apartment buildings, a transformer was destroyed, there were no casualties among the population." (Zolochiv village council / Facebook)
  • "Fifteen houses were damaged, including apartment buildings, a transformer was destroyed, there were no casualties among the population." (Zolochiv village council / Facebook)
  • (Image via Facebook)
  • Damaged buildings as a result of reported Russian actions on March 12th 2022 (Image via Aleksandr Boiko / Facebook)
  • Damaged buildings as a result of reported Russian actions on March 12th 2022 (Image via Aleksandr Boiko / Facebook)
  • Damaged buildings as a result of reported Russian actions on March 12th 2022 (Image via Aleksandr Boiko / Facebook)
  • Zolochiv Kharkiv region

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the town of Zolochiv (Золочів), for which the generic coordinates are: 50.273048, 35.977971. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Russian Military Assessment:

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

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Gas facility, Power Station, Water station
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • Civilians reported injured
    3
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (15) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RUK081

Incident date

March 25, 2022

Location

Дергачі, Dergachi, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Geolocation

50.109589, 36.114197 Note: The accuracy of this location is to City level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

On the night of March 25th 2022, one civilian was killed and up to three injured following a Russian drone and shelling attack in Dergachi. Dergachi House of Culture, a local government building, a hospital, several private houses, and a gas line were damaged leaving part of the city without heating.

All local sources reported one civilian death and varying numbers of injuries. One source on telegram claimed that three civilians were injured. Most Ukrainian news sources and Telegram posts reported at least one civilian injury. In the 24 hours within which the attack happened, Ukrainian sources reported that Russia had opened fire in the direction of Kharkiv over 55 times. UAinfo quoted the head of the Regional State Administration in Kharkiv saying that “Ukrainian soldiers had destroyed a Russian group belonging to the 59th Tank Regiment and that two enemy planes were shot down near Izyum”. No further information is available at this time.

This incident has ACLED’s reference code: UKR53877 and Attacks on health dataset code 34540.

The incident occured during the night.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike, Artillery, Drone Strike
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Gas facility, Healthcare facility
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1
  • Civilians reported injured
    1–3
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (18) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (12) [ collapse]

  • Damage caused by alleged Russian shelling and drone strikes of Dergachi city center on March 25, 2022. (Image posted by H_saltovka via Telegram)
  • Damage caused by alleged Russian shelling and drone strikes of Dergachi city center on March 25, 2022. (Image posted by H_saltovka via Telegram)
  • Damage caused by alleged Russian shelling and drone strikes of Dergachi city center on March 25, 2022. (Image posted by H_saltovka via Telegram)
  • Damage caused by alleged Russian shelling and drone strikes of Dergachi city center on March 25, 2022. (Image posted by H_saltovka via Telegram)
  • Damage caused by alleged Russian shelling and drone strikes of Dergachi city center on March 25, 2022. (Image posted by H_saltovka via Telegram)
  • Damage caused by alleged Russian shelling and drone strikes of Dergachi city center on March 25, 2022. (Image posted by H_saltovka via Telegram)
  • Damage caused by alleged Russian shelling and drone strikes of Dergachi city center on March 25, 2022. (Image posted by H_saltovka via Telegram)
  • Damage caused by alleged Russian shelling and drone strikes of Dergachi city center on March 25, 2022. (Image posted by H_saltovka via Telegram)
  • Damage caused by alleged Russian shelling and drone strikes of Dergachi city center on March 25, 2022. (Image posted by H_saltovka via Telegram)
  • Damage caused by alleged Russian shelling and drone strikes of Dergachi city center on March 25, 2022. (Image posted by H_saltovka via Telegram)
  • Damage caused by alleged Russian shelling and drone strikes of Dergachi city center on March 25, 2022. (Image posted by Alekseivka_Kharkiv via Telegram)
  • Screenshot of Facebook post by Dermiskrada

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the city of Derhachi (Дергачі), for which the generic coordinates are: 50.109589, 36.114197. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Russian Military Assessment:

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

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike, Artillery, Drone Strike
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Gas facility, Healthcare facility
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1
  • Civilians reported injured
    1–3
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (18) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RUK117

Incident date

April 14, 2022

Location

Олександрівка, Oleksandrivka, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Geolocation

50.366092, 35.823810 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Village level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

Three civilians were reportedly injured on April 14th 2022 when alleged Russian shelling hit Oleksandrivka village, in Kharkiv. According to local sources, a woman and two children aged nine and 11 were injured.

Helsinki reported that the Russian military shelled the village for “about 12 hours.”  Victor Kovalenko, head of the Zolochiv community said that they shelled Odnorobivka, “a village of our community almost on the border with the Russian Federation. Then there are eight damaged and four completely destroyed houses.”

The children were reportedly wounded in the neck and the thigh and were taken to hospital.

Local sources reported that the incident took place at in the afternoon, at around 12 am, and that the gas heating system was damaged.

Russian source, @balaganoff75 reported that over 200 militants were killed, although this was not mentioned in any other reports.

This incident has reference to ACLED code UKR55773.

The incident occured at approximately 12:00 am local time.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Gas facility
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • Civilians reported injured
    3
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military
  • Suspected target
    Ukrainian Military

Sources (21) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (1) [ collapse]

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Oleksandrivka (Олександрівка), for which the generic coordinates are: 50.366092, 35.823810. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Russian Military Assessment:

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

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Gas facility
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • Civilians reported injured
    3
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military
  • Suspected target
    Ukrainian Military

Sources (21) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RUK147

Incident date

April 25, 2022

Location

Безруки, Bezruky, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Geolocation

50.17472311574266, 36.11798934018428 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Village level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

Three civilians, a woman and two men, local to the village of Bezruky were reported to have been killed and a further individual injured as a result of shelling allegedly by Russian service personnel on April 25, 2022. Villagers in conversation with Suspline News confirmed these casualties occurred around noon in light of shelling that had begun at 6 in the morning and continued until at least 4pm the same day.

It is unclear if the civilians were killed by the impact of the shelling or, as reported by @ICTV_fakly, by the fires caused by the attacks. An image posted by Suspline News which may detail the scene of the deaths details a collapsed building due to the shelling. The roof appears to have been completely demolished with debris littering the street outside; the building is part of a row of storefronts.

Local community chairman to Dergachiv, Vyacheslav Zadorenko, described the day’s events as “In the city of Dergachi and almost all settlements, they [Russian military] beat artillery, hailstones and mortars. Almost all over the community there are destroyed houses, they are burning now”. Widely reported by sources such as Hromadske news, TSN.ua, and Rayon the Russian forces had additionally hit gas pipes, leaving homes and businesses within 2500 yards of the impact without gas.

This assessment has reference to ACLED code UKR56477.

The incident occured around midday.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Gas facility
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    3
  • (1 woman2 men)
  • Civilians reported injured
    1
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (8) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (2) [ collapse]

  • Screenshot of Facebook post by Larisa Bodareva
  • Screenshot of Facebook post by Valentyna Ostashko

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of village Bezruky (Безруки), for which the generic coordinates are: 50.17472311574266, 36.11798934018428. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Russian Military Assessment:

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

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Gas facility
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    3
  • (1 woman2 men)
  • Civilians reported injured
    1
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (8) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RUK152

Incident date

April 26, 2022

Location

Дергачі, Derhachi, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Geolocation

50.109589, 36.114197 Note: The accuracy of this location is to City level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

One civilian was reported injured in Dergachy after an alleged Russian shelling of Kharkiv on April 26th, 2022.

The head of the Kharkiv Regional State, Oleg Sinegubov, specified that “one person was injured in Dergachy,” and the Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group added that according to Vyacheslav Zadorenko, the mayor of Dergachy, the alleged shelling damaged Dergachy’s civilian infrastructure, including several residential buildings and commercial facilities, as well as electricity and gas networks.

Sinegubov, via Telegram, reported that communal services in Kharkiv worked intensely to restore the supply of gas, water, and electricity, where possible.

All sources alleged Russian responsibility for the strike. The local time of this incident is unknown.

This assessment has reference to ACLED code UKR71199.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Single source claim
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Gas facility, Power Station
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • Civilians reported injured
    1
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Weak
    Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (2) [ collapse]

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the city of Derhachi (Дергачі), for which the generic coordinates are: 50.109589, 36.114197. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Russian Military Assessment:

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

Summary

  • Strike status
    Single source claim
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Gas facility, Power Station
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • Civilians reported injured
    1
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Weak
    Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (2) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RUK036

Incident date

March 7, 2022

Location

вул. Каштанова & Дергачёвский лицей № 3, Kashtanova Street & Dergachev Lyceum No. 3, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Geolocation

50.108270, 36.114390 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Street level. Continue to map

Additional Geolocations

50.109481, 36.120553 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Exact location (via Airwars) level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

On March 7th, at 9:30 am, Russian troops allegedly begun shelling the town of Dergachi with artillery, specifically cluster munitions. There were also reports that the troops shot at the town. Vyacheslav Zadorenko, chairman of the Dergachi commune, reported that the munitions hit Dergachi Lyceum No. 3, and other residential parts, killing at least three people and injuring 15. The chairman revealed that the injured were taken to Dergachyoy Central Hospital. News sources like Suspilne and Kharkiv Today quoted Zadorenko’s statement.

The chairman revealed that one of the 15 injured was a four year old child and also referenced information that one of the three dead was killed on Kashtanova Street. Suspilne quoted his observations that “the roof of the lyceum was damaged, windows were broken and there were traces of shots in the school yard”. The pictures in media sources and his Facebook corroborate this account. The school can be seen with windows broken.

The shelling further damaged the town’s power grid infrastructure, leaving residents without access to electricity and its gas supply. Emergency Services allegedly handled the issue of the gas.

Three twitter handles, expressing sympathies towards Russia, tweeted the same response to these allegations “Unfortunately the evacuation of Kharkiv has been disrupted by the Ukroreich. There is firing from residential areas right now along the ring road towards Saltovka np Dergachi. The Ukronazis are firing 120 mm, 152 mm artillery and MLRS. No evacuation in such a situation is out of the question”.

The incident occured at 09:30:00 local time.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Single source claim
  • Strike type
    Airstrike and/or Artillery
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Gas facility, Power Station, School
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    3
  • Civilians reported injured
    15
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Weak
    Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (7) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (11) [ collapse]

  • Source: Viacheslav Zadorenko's Facebook. Broken windows of lyceum
  • Source: Viacheslav Zadorenko's Facebook. Broken windows of lyceum, damages inside school.
  • Source: Viacheslav Zadorenko's facebook. Impact site of shelling in lyceum yard.
  • Source: Objektiv TV . Broken windows of lyceum facing into courtyard with shots in snow.

Geolocation notes (3) [ collapse]

Reports of the incident mention multiple locations being struck. Kashtanova Street (вулиці Каштановій), for which the generic coordinates are: 50.108270, 36.114390; and the Dergachev Lyceum No. 3 (Дергачёвский лицей № 3), for which the exact coordinates are: 50.109481, 36.120553.

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  • Imagery:
    Viacheslav Zadorenko

  • Imagery:
    Viacheslav Zadorenko

  • Imagery:
    Viacheslav Zadorenko

Russian Military Assessment:

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

Summary

  • Strike status
    Single source claim
  • Strike type
    Airstrike and/or Artillery
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Gas facility, Power Station, School
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    3
  • Civilians reported injured
    15
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Weak
    Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (7) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RUK002

Incident date

February 24, 2022

Location

Чугуїв, Chugeuv, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Geolocation

49.835487, 36.680831 Note: The accuracy of this location is to City level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

On February 24th 2022, one civilian, a municipal worker or employee of Kharkivgaz, was killed, and 23 civilians were reportedly wounded when alleged Russian rocket fire, machine gun fire, and grenade launchers hit the city of Chugeuv. Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group reported that three employees of Kharkivgaz were injured.

Various sources reported that a large fuel depot caught fire and Segodnya news reported that “a high pressure gas pipeline in the Izyum region was damaged.” As a result, more than 500 families in the village of Oskol and a school were temporarily without gas supply.

This assessment has reference to ACLED code UKR52166.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Gas facility
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1
  • Civilians reported injured
    23
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (8) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (1) [ collapse]

  • "Unfortunately, one employee of JSC "Kharkivgaz" was killed while performing her duties this morning, and three others were injured during shelling by the Russian invading forces. We express our condolences to the family of the deceased and wish the injured a speedy recovery!" A Facebook post stated from Kharkivmiskgaz

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention a fuel depot in the city of Chugeuv (Чугуїв). The generic coordinates for Chugeuv are: 49.835487, 36.680831. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Russian Military Assessment:

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

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Gas facility
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1
  • Civilians reported injured
    23
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (8) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RUK055

Incident date

March 13, 2022

Location

Глазунівка, Hlazunivka, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Geolocation

49.400663, 36.581904 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Nearby landmark level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

Local sources alleged that Russian forces shelled near the village of Glazunivka, striking a gas treatment facility, resulting in one injured civilian the evening of March 13, 2022.

@black_cerber tweeted that shelling at night hit ShebelynkaGasVydobuvannya, located near the village of Glazunivka in the Izyum district, resulting in fires in the building of the operator’s room and the gas separator. According to Lozova News, the ShebelynkaGasVydobuvannya plant provides 40% of Ukraine’s blue fuel. In 2020, the plant produces 7.552 billion cubic meters of gas along with 128.04 thousand tons of gas condensate and oil.

Suspilne Media quoted a rescue worker who said that “there was intense flaring of gas from the plant and pipeline near the control room, destructive damage to the control room. The fire area was about 300 square meters. Rescuers closed all the valves leading to the damaged units and pipelines and cooled them down. After that, the intensity of burning significantly decreased.” The head of the Donetsk community Anatoliy Nazdrachov told Suspilne that “the guys-operators who were on duty were lucky that they went out for a smoke, the bomb hit the building of the control room,” and that over seventy families were evacuated from the area.

There were numerous reports of one wounded worker, but no fatalities. Numerous users on telegram, including Suspilne Khakiv and Truexanewsua, along with Korresondent.net and Tribuna News all reported one wounded worker, with Suspilne attributing the shelling to Russian forces.

This assessment has reference to ACLED code UKR53796.

The incident occured during the night.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Gas facility
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • Civilians reported injured
    1
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (26) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (18) [ collapse]

  • Occupants fired rockets at a gas distribution station near Izium According to preliminary data, one employee of the enterprise was injured. Russian invaders' missiles hit a gas distribution station in Izium district, Kharkiv region. This was reported by the Main Directorate of the State Emergency Service in Kharkiv region. "At night, as a result of another shelling, enemy missiles hit the complex gas treatment plant of ShebelinkaGazVydobuvannya, located near the village of Glazunivka, Izium district, Kharkiv region. Information about the fire was received from the operator of the facility at 22:37 on March 12. The rescue service department arrived at the scene. At the time of arrival of firefighters, the building of the operator's room and the gas separator were burning. There was intense flaring of gas from the unit and the pipeline located near the control room, destructive damage to the control room," - the statement reads. The area of the fire was about 300 square meters. Rescuers shut off the valves leading to the damaged installations and pipelines and cooled them down. After that, the intensity of burning decreased. According to preliminary data, 1 employee of the company was injured, no one was killed.
  • Occupants fired at gas production department in Kharkiv region (video) Natalia Antoniuk The fire area was about 300 square meters. According to preliminary data, an employee of the enterprise was injured, no one was killed At night, as a result of another enemy shelling, enemy missiles hit the gas treatment plant of ShebelinkaGazVydobuvannya GPD near the village of Glazunivka, Izium district, Kharkiv region. This was reported by the State Emergency Service. Information about the fire was received from the operator of the facility at 22:37 on March 12. The rescue service department arrived at the scene. Upon the arrival of firefighters, the building of the operator's room and the gas separator were burning. There was intense flaring of gas from the unit and the pipeline near the control room, destructive damage to the control room. The area of the fire was about 300 square meters. Rescuers closed all the valves leading to the damaged units and pipelines and cooled them down. After that, the intensity of burning significantly decreased. According to preliminary data, an employee of the enterprise was injured, no one was killed.
  • Fire at a gas facility caused by alleged Russian shelling in Hlazunivka on March 13, 2022. (Image posted by Suspilne News)
  • Fire at a gas facility caused by alleged Russian shelling in Hlazunivka on March 13, 2022. (Image posted by Suspilne News)
  • Fire at a gas facility caused by alleged Russian shelling in Hlazunivka on March 13, 2022. (Image posted by Suspilne News)
  • Damage at a gas facility caused by alleged Russian shelling in Hlazunivka on March 13, 2022. (Image posted by Suspilne News)
  • A missile attack on ShebelynkaGasVydobuvannya enterprise in Kharkiv region At the time of arrival of firefighters, the building of the operator's room and the gas separator were burning Intense flaring of gas from the installation of complex gas treatment and pipeline was observed, the SES noted. In Kharkiv region, the Russian aggressor fired a rocket at the gas treatment plant of ShebelinkaGasVydobuvannya, located near the village of Glazunivka, Izium district. A powerful fire broke out, the State Emergency Service reported on Sunday, March 13. Information about the fire was received from the operator of the facility at 22:37 on Saturday. "By the time the firefighters arrived, the building of the operator's room and the gas separator were burning. There was intense flaring of gas from the unit and the pipeline located near the control room, destructive damage to the control room. The fire area was about 300 square meters," - the statement reads. Rescuers closed all the valves leading to the damaged installations and pipelines and cooled them down. After that, the intensity of burning decreased significantly. According to preliminary data, one employee of the company was injured, no one was killed.
  • At night, as a result of another shelling, enemy missiles hit the gas treatment plant of ShebelynkaGasVydobuvannya GPD, located near the village of Glazunivka, Izium district, Kharkiv region. Information about the fire was received from the operator of the facility at 22:37 on March 12. The rescue crew of the 23rd State Rescue Unit arrived at the scene. At the time of arrival, the firefighters were burning: the building of the operator's room and the gas separator. There was intense flaring of gas from the unit and the pipeline located near the operator's room, destructive damage to the operator's room. The area of the fire was about 300 square meters. Rescuers closed all the valves leading to the damaged units and pipelines and cooled them down. After that, the intensity of burning decreased significantly. According to preliminary data, 1 employee of the enterprise was injured, no one was killed.
  • Screenshot of Facebook post by DSNS in Kharkiv Region
  • Screenshot of Facebook post by Novosti Objektiv
  • Screenshot of Facebook post by Kharkov Time
  • Screenshot of Facebook post by Kharkiv City Council
  • Screenshot of Facebook post by Kharkiv Izvestiya

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the “Shebelinka” (Шебелинская) gas facility in the vicinity of the village of Hlazunivka (Глазунівка). The generic coordinates for this facility are: 49.400663, 36.581904. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Russian Military Assessment:

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

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Gas facility
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • Civilians reported injured
    1
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (26) [ collapse]