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)

Belligerent
Russian Military
Country
Ukraine
start date
end date
Civilian Harm Status
Belligerent Assessment
Declassified Documents
Infrastructure

Incident date

May 4, 2022

Incident Code

RUK175

LOCATION

Балаклі́я, Balakleya, Kharkiv, Ukraine

On May 4th 2022, Kharkhiv Human Rights Protection group reported that Russian shelling of the town of Balakeya near Kharkiv resulted in one man dying. Suspilne quoted Oleg Sineguboy, the head of the Kharkhiv Regional Military administration who added that the “the deceased is from the village of Zalyman between the temporarily occupied Balaklia and

Summary

First published
May 4, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Suspected target
Russian Military
Geolocation
Town
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Incident date

March 1, 2022

Incident Code

RUK021

LOCATION

Новобаварский проспект, Novobavarsky Avenue, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Between five and eight civilians were killed and up to 10 others were injured by alleged Russian airstrikes/shelling of a residential building on Novobavarsky Avenue, 95 in the Bavaria district of Kharkiv on March 1, 2022. Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group identified eight people killed, six people injured, and 38 people rescued following the bombing.

Summary

First published
March 1, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian infrastructure
Healthcare
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
5 – 8
Civilians reported injured
6–10
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 belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

March 18, 2022

Incident Code

RUK069

LOCATION

північна Салтівка, Saltivka, Kharkiv, Ukraine

On March 18th 2022, alleged Russian bombardment struck the Saltivka area within Kharkiv. The initial reports described a Russian shell striking a residential building, killing one resident. A wide array of news organizations and social media users reported that Russian shells struck a residential building, killing an elderly man in his apartment. Lb.ua offered the

Summary

First published
March 18, 2022
Last updated
June 19, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
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 belligerent
Russian Military
Named victims
1 named
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
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Incident date

March 5, 2022

Incident Code

RUK032

LOCATION

Підлиман, Pidlyman, Kharkiv, Ukraine

On March 5th 2022, at least four civilians were wounded when alleged Russian forces shelled Pidlyman, a village in the Boriv district of Kharkiv. Helsinki.org.ua reported that they are being treated in the hospital. This assessment has reference to ACLED Code: UKR52772

Summary

First published
March 5, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
4
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
Village
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Incident date

April 14, 2022

Incident Code

RUK119

LOCATION

Борова, Borova, Kharkiv, Ukraine

On April 14th 2022, at least seven and up to ten civilians were killed and between 13 to 30 were injured, including at least one child, when Russian forces shells and gunfire hit evacuation buses in the village of Borova, Izyum district of Kharkiv. Kharkiv Today reported that evacuation from the region began on April

Summary

First published
April 14, 2022
Last updated
December 14, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian infrastructure
Evacuation Route, Healthcare, Humanitarian
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
7 – 10
Civilians reported injured
13–30
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 belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
Village
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Incident date

May 3, 2022

Incident Code

RUK172

LOCATION

смт Золочів, Богодухівський район, Zolochiv, Bohodukhivsʹkyy district, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Two civilians, both men, were reported injured on May 3rd 2022 when Russian forces’ shells allegedly hit Zolochiv in Kharkiv. Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group reported that Russian forces shelled this area “from the temporarily captured Kozacha Lopan” and that 25 residential buildings were damaged. It was the only source that reported that one civilian

Summary

First published
May 2, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian infrastructure
Agriculture
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2
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 belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
Village
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Incident date

May 5, 2022

Incident Code

RUK178

LOCATION

«Фельдман Екопарк» смт. Лісне Харківський район, territory of "Feldman Ecopark" Lisne Kharkiv district, Kharkiv, Ukraine

On May 5, 2022, Feldman Ecopark, a site located to the north of the city of Kharkiv, was reportedly hit with Russian shelling. According to officials, local media, and the park’s owner, this resulted in the death of a fifteen-year-old boy and up to three civilians sustaining injuries, two of them serious. According to the

Summary

First published
May 5, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 child)
Civilians reported injured
2–3
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 belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
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Incident date

March 8, 2022

Incident Code

RUK038

LOCATION

вул. Краснодарська 177, Чугуїв, Krasnodars’ka St. 177, Chuguiv, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Three civilians, including a child, were injured by alleged Russian shelling of a building at Krasnodarska 177 on March 8, 2022. Donpatriot News added that shells hit a building at Krasnodarskaya 177 which destroyed 27 apartments from the 2nd to the 9th floor, and the 3rd and 4th floors collapsed, resulting in the injury of

Summary

First published
March 8, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
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 belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
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Incident date

March 19, 2022

Incident Code

RUK073

LOCATION

Індустріальний район, Industrial District, Kharkiv, Ukraine

At least five civilians, including a boy, an elderly woman, and a man, were reported killed in the Industrial District after alleged Russian night shelling of Kharkiv from March 19th to March 20th, 2022. The five civilians, identified as residents of the Industrial District by Kharkiv Today, were reported “killed by shelling” according to Vyacheslav

Summary

First published
March 20, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
5
(1 child1 woman1 man)
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 belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
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Incident date

April 11, 2022

Incident Code

RUK110

LOCATION

Лісне, Lisne, Kharkiv, Ukraine

On April 11th 2022, Suspline Media reported that a resident of Lisne in Kharkiv was killed when the village was shelled by Russian forces, according to Oleksandr Hololobov, head of the “Malodanyliv village”. There is no further information available at this time. This incident has reference to ACLED Code UKR55600.  

Summary

First published
April 11, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
Village
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Incident date

April 18, 2022

Incident Code

RUK130

LOCATION

Немишлянський район, Nemyshlyanskyi district, Kharkiv, Ukraine

On April 18th 2022, alleged Russian forces shelled a residential area of Nemyshlyanskyi district in Kharkiv. Local reports listed three civilian fatalities, including an elderly woman, and four civilians were wounded, including a 17 year old. The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, through Channel 24, reported that Russian forces struck several residential buildings, resulting in

Summary

First published
April 18, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
(1 woman2 men)
Civilians reported injured
4
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 belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

May 10, 2022

Incident Code

RUK193

LOCATION

П’ятихатки, P’yatykhatky, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Two civilians were injured by alleged Russian shelling of P’yatykhatky in Kharkiv city on May 10, 2022. Oleg Sinegubov, head of the Kharkiv Regional State Administration reported on Telegram that in Kharkiv, two people were hospitalized with injuries as a result of shelling by the occupiers (Russian forces). Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group added that

Summary

First published
May 10, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
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Incident date

April 17, 2022

Incident Code

RUK129

LOCATION

Дергачівська громада, Dergachivska community, Kharkiv, Ukraine

On 17th April 2022, the press service of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration reported two people had been killed and one injured in the Dergachiv community as a result of alleged Russian shelling. A report published by the Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group (KHRPG) quoted this statement that the Dergachy community had been shelled, leading

Summary

First published
April 17, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
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 belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
Subdistrict
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Incident date

February 24, 2022

Incident Code

RUK002

LOCATION

Чугуїв, Chugeuv, Kharkiv, Ukraine

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

Summary

First published
February 24, 2022
Last updated
December 14, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian infrastructure
Gas Facility, Resources
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 belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
City
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Incident date

March 13, 2022

Incident Code

RUK055

LOCATION

Глазунівка, Hlazunivka, Kharkiv, Ukraine

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

Summary

First published
March 13, 2022
Last updated
December 14, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian infrastructure
Gas Facility, Resources
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 belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
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Incident date

March 24, 2022

Incident Code

RUK079

LOCATION

вул. Академіка Павлова, 120, “Нова Пошта”, “Nova Poshta,” 120 Akademika Pavlova Street, Kharkiv, Ukraine

On March 24th, Russian troops allegedly launched shells from the Black Sea, striking a residential area in Kharkiv, killing six people and wounding at least another 15. According to 24 Channel News, Russian forces fired upon a civilian area in which already exhausted civilians had gathered for humanitarian aid. Tweets from various users, including @eoin_mc_Sweeney

Summary

First published
March 24, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Naval bombardment
Civilian infrastructure
Humanitarian
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
6
Civilians reported injured
15–17
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 belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

April 16, 2022

Incident Code

RUK123

LOCATION

Ізюмський район, Izium district, Kharkiv, Ukraine

An elderly woman was killed and another woman was injured by an alleged Russian attack against a vehicle in Izium district, Kharkiv on April 16, 2022. A Facebook post from Sergiy Bolvinov, who works for the Investigative Department of State Police in Kharkiv region, reported that while a family was trying to evacuate, Russian forces fired

Summary

First published
April 16, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery, Ground operation
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
1
Causes of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
District
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Incident date

April 29, 2022

Incident Code

RUK162

LOCATION

Уди, Udy, Kharkiv, Ukraine

A 32 year old civilian male was injured by alleged Russian shelling of the village of Udy in Kharkiv Oblast on April 29, 2022. The Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office reported that they had opened a pre-trial investigation into Russian shelling of the village of Udy around 11am on April 29th which resulted in an injury

Summary

First published
April 29, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
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 belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
Village
View Incident

Incident date

April 28, 2022

Incident Code

RUK155

LOCATION

Котляри, Kotliary, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Russian forces allegedly shelled the city of Kotliary on April 28, 2022, killing a 53 year old man and wounding a woman. Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group and Suspilne Kharkiv via Telegram both stated that the shelling lasted roughly twelve hours. Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office announced that a criminal investigation had been launched into the

Summary

First published
April 28, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
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 belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
Village
View Incident

Incident date

March 1, 2022

Incident Code

RUK022

LOCATION

переулок Отакара Яроша, Otakara Yarosha Lane, Kharkiv, Ukraine

At least one person was killed by alleged Russian shelling of Otakara Yarosha Lane in Kharkiv on March 1, 2022. Fakty News reported that a 21 year old Indian student who was standing in line for food was killed by a Russian bombing of the city. New Indian Express added that the student was in

Summary

First published
March 1, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
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 belligerent
Russian Military
Named victims
1 named
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
View Incident

Incident date

March 11, 2022

Incident Code

RUK050

LOCATION

вул Героїв Праці 48A, 48A Heroiv Pratsi St, Kharkiv, Ukraine

On March 11st 2022, in the morning, a civilian – a woman in an appartment – was reportedly killed by a Russian projectile when it hit a high-rise building in Heroiv Pratsi Street 48 A, in Kharkiv. Most social media accounts referred to Sergei Bolvinov, head of the investigative department as their main source.

Summary

First published
March 11, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 woman)
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 belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
View Incident

Incident date

April 2, 2022

Incident Code

RUK090

LOCATION

Лозова, Lozova, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Between four and five civilians were injured by confirmed Russian shelling of the city of Lozova on April 2, 2022. On April 2nd, numerous reports described that alleged Russian shelling damaged numerous homes and left four individuals “moderately wounded” in the Lozova section of Kharkiv.  This was initially reported by Kharkiv human rights group. Novynarnia

Summary

First published
April 2, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Declared strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
4–5
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.
Known belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
City
View Incident

Incident date

April 4, 2022

Incident Code

RUK098

LOCATION

Харків, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Up to three people were killed and a woman was injured by alleged Russian shelling of Kyivskyi, Saltivskyi, Shevchenkivskyi, Nemyshlyanskyi, Industrialnyi and Kholodnohirskyi districts of Kharkiv on April 4, 2022. The State Emergency Service reported on Telegram that units were involved in putting out fires 15 times in the Kyivskyi (5), Saltivskyi (2), Shevchenkivskyi (2),

Summary

First published
April 4, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
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 belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
View Incident

Incident date

May 7, 2022

Incident Code

RUK180

LOCATION

Коробочкине, Korobochkyne, Kharkiv, Ukraine

On May 7th 2022, a civilian, a 28-year-old woman, was reportedly killed following alleged Russian shelling in Korobochkyne village, Chuguyiv district, Kharkiv oblast. All local sources quoted Kharkiv Regional Military Administration/Kharkiv’s prosecutor office’s report, which also added that a private house was hit. ACLED’s reference code for this incident is UKR57382.

Summary

First published
May 7, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 woman)
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
Village
View Incident

Incident date

May 6, 2022

Incident Code

RUK179

LOCATION

Василенкове, Vasylenkove, Kharkiv, Ukraine

On May 6, 2022, five civilians, including a woman and a child, were reportedly killed by an alleged Russian-planted exploding mine when attempting to evacuate to Kharkiv by car from Kupyansk. According to a post shared by the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office’s Telegram channel, Ukrainian authorities first became aware of this incident when approached by

Summary

First published
May 6, 2022
Last updated
December 14, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Ground operation
Civilian infrastructure
Evacuation Route, Humanitarian
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
5
(1 child1 woman3 men)
Cause of injury / death
Planted explosives and unexploded ordnance (UXO)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Named victims
5 named
Geolocation
Village
View Incident

Incident date

March 8, 2022

Incident Code

RUK039

LOCATION

Фельдман-Екопарк, Feldman Ecopark, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Two civilians, employees of the Feldman Ecopark, were killed when alleged Russian forces carried out mortar and automatic fire in the village of Lisne, Dergachivskyi district on March 8, 2022. Slovoidilo News reported that according to Kharkiv Ecopark’s Facebook page, two civilians who came to feed the animals were killed when Russian soldiers attacked them

Summary

First published
March 8, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
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 belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

March 20, 2022

Incident Code

RUK074

LOCATION

ХТЗ, KhTZ, Kharkiv, Ukraine

At least one civilian, a man, reportedly died as a result of the shelling of residential areas of KhTZ in Kharkiv on March 20th, 2022. According to the Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group, the civilian lived on the fifth floor of a five-story building and was allegedly killed when a projectile hit the building’s roof.

Summary

First published
March 20, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
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 belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
View Incident

Incident date

April 11, 2022

Incident Code

RUK111

LOCATION

Індустріальний район, Industrial district, Kharkiv, Ukraine

A man in his 50s was killed by an alleged Russian airstrike/artillery strike on a building in the Industrial district of Kharkiv on April 11, 2022. Kharkiv Life reported on Telegram that a projectile flew into an apartment on the 4th floor in Kharkiv, resulting in the death of a 59 year old man. Images

Summary

First published
April 11, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
View Incident

Incident date

April 18, 2022

Incident Code

RUK131

LOCATION

Основ’янский район, Osnovianskyi district, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Two civilians, a man and a woman, were killed by alleged Russian forces shelling on residential buildings and on a local playground in the Osnovianskyi district in Kharkiv,  on April 18th, 2022. A statement from the Ministry of the Defense of Ukraine declared that Russian forces shelled residential buildings and playgrounds.  Hromadske News reported that

Summary

First published
April 18, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(1 woman1 man)
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 belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

May 8, 2022

Incident Code

RUK186

LOCATION

Харківський район, Kharkivskyi district, Kharkiv, Ukraine

On May 8th 2022, late afternoon, the Russian armed forces allegedly shelled the Kharkiv district of the Kharkiv region. The Kharkiv Regional Military Administration reported that one person was killed and two were wounded. There were no pictures published or additional details. This incident has reference to ACLED code UKR76983.

Summary

First published
May 8, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
District
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