Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Belligerent
Country
start date
end date
Civilian Harm Status
Belligerent Assessment
Declassified Documents
Infrastructure
text search
11041 Results
sort by:
Sort by:
Incident date
Civilian deaths alleged
Civilian deaths confirmed by belligerent

Incident Code

RUK012

Incident date

February 27, 2022

Location

Кунье, Kunye, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Geolocation

49.393164, 37.240925 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Nearby landmark level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

On February 27th, 2022, in Kunye village, in Izyumsky district, Kharkiv oblast, three civilians were reportedly killed and two injured by Russian shelling on a school. A fire was allegedly caused by the shelling that hit Zhovtneviy street. The head of Kunye rural territorial community, Nerses Nersisyan, reported that the shelling damaged the school and several houses nearby. @antiputler_news twitted that it occurred at around 8 pm local time. According to Valery Marchenko, chairman of Izyum city, the injured were taken to Izyumsky hospital for treatment.

According to several local sources, two civilians died where the attack took place, while another one later died in hospital. The chairman of Izyum city added that all the victims came from Kunye village.

The incident occured at approximately 8:00 pm local time.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian infrastructure
    School
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    3
  • (3 men)
  • 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 attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (9) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (2) [ collapse]

  • Three civilians were reportedly killed and two others injured by a Russian shelling on a school in Kunye village, on February 27th, 2022. Source: 2day.kh
  • On February 27, 2022, a school was hit by Russian shelling, leading to 3 civilians killed and 2 injured in Kunye village. Source: Obrii.com

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the secondary school of Kunye (Кунье), for which the generic coordinates are: 49.393164, 37.240925. 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
    School
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    3
  • (3 men)
  • 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 attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (9) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RUK013

Incident date

February 28, 2022

Location

Провулок 23-го Серпня, 23-ho Serpnya Lane, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Geolocation

50.033043, 36.236832 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Exact location (via Airwars) level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

At least one and up to four civilians – including / or a whole family and one child – were reportedly killed when 23 August Lane, in Pavlv Pole in Kharkiv was hit on February 28th 2022 by an alleged Russian “Smerch” anti-aircraft missile system. At least 16 people were reported injured.

According to Amnesty, “at approximately 12:30 local time, an apparent indiscriminate attack in North Kharkiv killed at least 4 civilians, including a child and 3 people collecting drinking water. At least 16 more people were injured.”

UAinfo.org reported that “four people left the bomb shelter to collect water – and died.” Helsinki.org also reported that “after the “end of the air raid” signal, people came out of their shelters to collect water and were fired upon.”

Helsinki.org reported that this incident happened between 12.00 and 13.00.

For reference this assessment has made use of reports from ACLED Code: UKR54214 and Bellingcat Code: CIV0119.

The incident occured at approximately 12:30 pm local time.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Water station
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1 – 4
  • (1 child)
  • Civilians reported injured
    16
  • 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 (22) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (13) [ collapse]

  • Truhanewsua reported on Telegram about the shelling on 23 August Lane, Kharkiv (Image via Telegram)
  • Avdeyev.igor posted a message onto Facebook with a photo showing the incident on Pavlov Pol street on February 28th 2022 (Image via Facebook)
  • "Oleg Synegubov, head of the State Administration of Ukraine: three residential areas in Kharkiv were shelled - Oleksiivka, Saltivka, and Pavlovo Pole. 11 killed, more than 40 injured." (Image via Valera Kondratenko / Facebook)

  • This media contains graphic content. Click to unblur.

  • This media contains graphic content. Click to unblur.

  • This media contains graphic content. Click to unblur.

  • Kharkiv, lane 23 August. 28th of February. My family is alive, but there are peaceful victims.

Geolocation notes (4) [ collapse]

Reports of the incident mention 23-ho Serpnya Lane (Провулок 23-го Серпня) in the city of Kharkiv (Харків). Analysing audio-visual material from sources, we have narrowed the location down to the following exact coordinates: 50.033043, 36.236832.

{"type":"FeatureCollection","features":[{"type":"Feature","properties":{"label":"Exact Location","label-type":"black-white"},"geometry":{"coordinates":[36.236832,50.033043],"type":"Point"}},{"type":"Feature","properties":{"label":"C","label-type":"white-red","stroke":"#ff0000","stroke-width":1,"stroke-opacity":1,"fill-opacity":0},"geometry":{"coordinates":[[[36.237000428852014,50.0326649264708],[36.23665275549823,50.03230809900509],[36.23692273648257,50.0321983054057],[36.23726458290753,50.032555133686856],[36.237000428852014,50.0326649264708]]],"type":"Polygon"}},{"type":"Feature","properties":{"label":"B","label-type":"white-red","stroke":"#ff0000","stroke-width":1,"stroke-opacity":1,"fill-opacity":0},"geometry":{"coordinates":[[[36.236870966157454,50.03296611426072],[36.23681279926387,50.03290857472115],[36.23690237628031,50.032868222275766],[36.23696286985006,50.03292875093089],[36.236870966157454,50.03296611426072]]],"type":"Polygon"}},{"type":"Feature","properties":{"label":"A","label-type":"white-red","stroke":"#ff0000","stroke-width":1,"stroke-opacity":1,"fill-opacity":0},"geometry":{"coordinates":[[[36.23673955952367,50.03310784013135],[36.23668022929132,50.033049553496994],[36.236736069510215,50.03302190468389],[36.23679656307837,50.033077949558304],[36.23673955952367,50.03310784013135]]],"type":"Polygon"}}]}

  • Tagged visual material from sources

    Imagery:
    Truexanews

  • Tagged visual material from sources

    Imagery:
    Truexanews

  • Tagged Street View imagery from Google Maps

    Imagery:
    Google

  • Tagged Street View imagery from Google Maps

    Imagery:
    Google

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
    Water station
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1 – 4
  • (1 child)
  • Civilians reported injured
    16
  • 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 (22) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RUK015

Incident date

February 28, 2022

Location

вул. Велика Кільцева, Velika Kiltseva Street, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Geolocation

49.927556, 36.435033 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Exact location (via Airwars) level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

On February 28th 2022, an alleged Russian forces rocket and artillery hit 130 Velika Kiltseva Street in Kharkiv. As a result one civilian was reportedly killed and one to two civilians were injured.

Five civilian cars were reportedly set on fire, as a result of the shelling.

A report from Helsinki.org stated the following information: “On February 28, 2022, shells were fired along Velika Kiltseva Street in Kharkiv. As a result of the shelling, 5 passenger cars were on fire near the yard near the railing. 2 individuals suffered, 1 perished.”

Amnesty reported that “a third 300mm Smerch rocket salvo struck the area around a shopping centre and a car park in NE Kharkiv.” Amnesty also quoted a witness who said they saw two people severely injured in the area of the attack.

Kharkov Nash posted on Telegram that “it was a local “Grad” (multiple missile launcher); whether it was intentional or accidental” in reference to attacks in Kharkiv, but did not specify that this attack was Ukrainian sources or refer to the locations of the “Grad” attack.

This assessment has reference to ACLED code: UKR54214 and Bellingcat Code: CIV0084

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1
  • Civilians reported injured
    1–2
  • 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 attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (13) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (10) [ collapse]

  • "Damage in Kharkiv presumably from Russian MLRS or artillery fire." (Image via @RALee85 / Twitter)
  • "Damage in Kharkiv presumably from Russian MLRS or artillery fire." (Image via @RALee85 / Twitter)
  • "Damage in Kharkiv presumably from Russian MLRS or artillery fire." (Image via @RALee85 / Twitter)
  • Obriy, Kharkiv (Image via @karinanguyen_ / Twitter)
  • "The fire on Bolshaya Koltsevaya Street in Kharkiv (Horizon microdistrict) was eliminated. It occurred on the afternoon of February 28 due to shelling from the air. This was reported by the Main Directorate of the State Emergency Service in the Kharkiv region. "As a result of the shelling, five cars burned in the yard near the high-rise building. Two people were injured, one died," the rescuers said." (Image via 2day.kh)

Geolocation notes (3) [ collapse]

Reports of the incident mention vehicles struck while parked on Velika Kiltseva Street (вул. Велика Кільцева) in the city of Kharkiv (Харків). Analysing audio-visual material from sources, we have narrowed the location down to the following coordinates: 49.927556, 36.435033.

{"type":"FeatureCollection","features":[{"type":"Feature","properties":{"label":"Exact Location","label-type":"black-white"},"geometry":{"coordinates":[36.435033,49.927556],"type":"Point"}},{"type":"Feature","properties":{"label":"A","label-type":"white-red","stroke":"#ff0000","stroke-width":1,"stroke-opacity":1,"fill-opacity":0},"geometry":{"coordinates":[[[36.43356530515692,49.92823218847457],[36.433157429053466,49.927598484437056],[36.433812383949174,49.92741165376822],[36.43422810382347,49.92805040968244],[36.43356530515692,49.92823218847457]]],"type":"Polygon"}},{"type":"Feature","properties":{"label":"B","label-type":"white-red","stroke":"#ff0000","stroke-width":1,"stroke-opacity":1,"fill-opacity":0},"geometry":{"coordinates":[[[36.433859104807595,49.927587882706064],[36.43369830749754,49.92735055708539],[36.43441993444918,49.92716625021163],[36.43456112233039,49.92742629943146],[36.433859104807595,49.927587882706064]]],"type":"Polygon"}},{"type":"Feature","properties":{"label":"C","label-type":"white-red","stroke":"#ff0000","stroke-width":1,"stroke-opacity":1,"fill-opacity":0},"geometry":{"coordinates":[[[36.43517293648509,49.92786560269383],[36.43476506038277,49.92723946809522],[36.43543570282131,49.92703748745731],[36.43585926646634,49.927696446164646],[36.43517293648509,49.92786560269383]]],"type":"Polygon"}}]}

  • Tagged visual material from sources.

    Imagery:
    Truexanewsua

  • Tagged visual material from sources

    Imagery:
    Truexanewsua

  • Tagged visual material from sources

    Imagery:
    Truexanewsua

Russian Military Assessment:

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

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1
  • Civilians reported injured
    1–2
  • 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 attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (13) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RUK018

Incident date

February 28, 2022

Location

вулиці Клочківській, Харків, Klochkivska Street, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Geolocation

50.017994, 36.212446 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Exact location (via Airwars) level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

One woman was killed by an alleged Russian artillery shell which hit a shop on Klochkivska street in Kharkiv on February 28, 2022.

The Kharkiv Human Rights Group reported that a woman’s legs were torn off by shelling near the Arbuz store on Klochkivskyi Street in the afternoon of February 28th and that she was taken away by an ambulance. According to Igor Artamonov via Facebook, the woman had been standing in line at the Arbuz store at the time of the shelling.

@amnesty tweeted that according to the Guardian, the injured woman later died of her injuries.

A graphic video posted by @LarinaOlga shows the injured woman laying on the ground and a few meters away was her foot which was ripped off.

Izvestia.kharkov News specified that the shelling occurred in the Shevchenkiv district of the city and that the injured woman lost both of her legs.

A Facebook post from Viktor Polak specified that the shelling was carried out by Russian forces.

Ukrainian Telegram channel based in Kharkiv with local correspondents in the city called Kharkov Nash posted on Telegram that it wouldn’t make sense for Russian troops to shell Klochkivska if Ukrainian troops were stationed in Pyatichkivka but goes on to say “there could be anything, so we are not making any assertions”.

This assessment has reference to ACLED code UKR54214.

The incident occured in the afternoon.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Marketplace
  • 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 attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (13) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (6) [ collapse]

  • This media contains graphic content. Click to unblur.

  • Site of alleged Russian shelling in Kharkiv that resulted in the injury of one woman on February 28, 2022. (Image posted by @AlchevskUA)
  • Site of alleged Russian shelling in Kharkiv that resulted in the injury of one woman on February 28, 2022. (Image posted by Pravda_Gerashchenko via Telegram)
  • Screenshot of a post by Viktor Polak via Facebook
  • Screenshot of a post by Igor Artamonov via Facebook
  • Screenshot of a post by Olena Melnyk via Facebook

Geolocation notes (2) [ collapse]

Reports of the incident mention a strike in the vicinity of the Arbuz market (Арбуз Маркет) on Klochkivska Street (вулиці Клочківській) in the city of Kharkiv (Харків). Analysing audio-visual material from sources, we have narrowed down the location to the following coordinates: 50.017994, 36.212446.

{"type":"FeatureCollection","features":[{"type":"Feature","properties":{"label":"Exact Location","label-type":"black-white"},"geometry":{"coordinates":[36.212446,50.017994],"type":"Point"}}]}

  • Tagged visual material from sources

    Imagery:
    Ольга Ларіна

  • Tagged visual material from Google Maps

    Imagery:
    Михаил Титаренко

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
    Marketplace
  • 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 attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (13) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RUK016

Incident date

February 28, 2022

Location

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

Geolocation

49.927432, 36.433949 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Exact location (via Airwars) level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

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.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike and/or Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • Civilians reported injured
    8
  • 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 (9) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (1) [ collapse]

  • Screenshot of DSNS Facebook page, posted February 28th 2022, stating: "On February 28, during shelling, the upper floors of 2 residential 16-story buildings on the street were destroyed. 35 people were evacuated from two buildings. 8 people were injured. 8 units of fire and rescue equipment and 40 personnel of the State Emergency Service were involved in the evacuation work."

Geolocation notes (1) [ collapse]

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.

{"type":"FeatureCollection","features":[{"type":"Feature","properties":{"label":"Exact Location","label-type":"black-white"},"geometry":{"coordinates":[36.433949,49.927432],"type":"Point"}},{"type":"Feature","properties":{"label":"A","label-type":"white-red","stroke":"#ff0000","stroke-width":1,"stroke-opacity":1,"fill-opacity":0},"geometry":{"coordinates":[[[36.43275248961149,49.9274580609717],[36.43275248961149,49.92699397058382],[36.433272085881384,49.92699397058382],[36.433272085881384,49.9274580609717],[36.43275248961149,49.9274580609717]]],"type":"Polygon"}}]}

  • Imagery:
    MNS.GOV.UA

Russian Military Assessment:

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

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike and/or Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • Civilians reported injured
    8
  • 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 (9) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RUK019

Incident date

February 28, 2022

Location

Рогань, Rohan’, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Geolocation

49.901727, 36.486292 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Village level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

One civilian was killed and another civilian was injured by alleged Russian shelling of the village of Rohan on February 28, 2022.

The Kharkiv Human Rights Group reported that in the village of Rohan, a residential building was hit by artillery shelling and caught on fire, resulting in the death of one person and injury of another person.

Army Inform News referred to those killed and injured as “men”.

There were no other details available about the victims or the location.

This assessment has reference to ACLED code UKR54071.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Summary

  • 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 attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (9) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (1) [ collapse]

  • They hit two sleeping areas. Rohan and Oleksiivka. It is already known about 14 wounded and 3 dead Вдарили по двох спальних районах. Рогань та Олексіївка. Вже відомо про 14 поранених та 3 загиблих (Facebook post by Anna Annuschka)

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Rohan (Рогань), for which the generic coordinates are: 49.901727, 36.486292. 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 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 attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (9) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RUK017

Incident date

February 28, 2022

Location

50 ,вул. Балакірєва, 50, Balakirjeva Street, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Geolocation

50.032611, 36.238746 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Exact location (via Airwars) level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

At least one woman was reported injured and later pronounced dead as a result of alleged Russian shelling in Kharkiv, February 28th 2022.

Local sources reported that the woman was a ‘pensioner’ who died in hospital, after being seriously injured when Russian shelling entered her kitchen on the 11th floor of a residential apartment block.

Kharkiv Human Rights Group report added that two more projectiles hit the same address, damaging a gas pipeline, an official car, and set fire to civilian cars.

Most sources outlined the graphic nature of the victim’s injuries, with images shared widely of the projectile in what appears to be a residential home.

This assessment has reference to ACLED code UKR54214.

The incident occured in the afternoon.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • 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
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (11) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (5) [ collapse]

  • The inside of the apartment block where the shelling was reported to have taken place. Image via Times.kharkiv.ua
  • Screenshot from Facebook (Prokuraturakharkiv) stating: According to the investigation, on February 28, 2022, in Kharkiv, in an apartment on the street Balakireva, 50, a projectile flew into the kitchen window, as a result of which the woman's leg was torn off. She was taken to the city's emergency and emergency clinic, where she died.
  • Image posted on Twitter by @_KA3AXCTAH indicating the remnants of the projectile in the residential home where a woman sustained injuries from alleged Russian actions.
  • Second image showing the damaged building of a civilian harm incident in Kharkiv where a woman was injured and later died from her injuries. Image posted on Twitter by @_KA3AXCTAH

Geolocation notes (2) [ collapse]

Reports of the incident mention building 50, on Balakirjeva Street (вул. Балакірєва) being struck. Analysing audio-visual material from sources we have narrowed down the location to these exact coordinates: 50.032611, 36.238746.

{"type":"FeatureCollection","features":[{"type":"Feature","properties":{"label":"Exact Location","label-type":"black-white"},"geometry":{"coordinates":[36.238746,50.032611],"type":"Point"}},{"type":"Feature","properties":{"label":"A","label-type":"white-red","stroke":"#ff0000","stroke-width":1,"stroke-opacity":1,"fill-opacity":0},"geometry":{"coordinates":[[[36.239190038312415,50.03286085299072],[36.23900665797504,50.032652447731806],[36.23927467539019,50.03255881608959],[36.239458055727454,50.032749099558714],[36.239190038312415,50.03286085299072]]],"type":"Polygon"}},{"type":"Feature","properties":{"label":"B","label-type":"white-red","stroke":"#ff0000","stroke-width":1,"stroke-opacity":1,"fill-opacity":0},"geometry":{"coordinates":[[[36.24054002249318,50.03272280956605],[36.24014066546425,50.03233896764985],[36.240427610884694,50.03222685482794],[36.24086838271751,50.03261829845741],[36.24054002249318,50.03272280956605]]],"type":"Polygon"}},{"type":"Feature","properties":{"label":"C","label-type":"white-red","stroke":"#ff0000","stroke-width":1,"stroke-opacity":1,"fill-opacity":0},"geometry":{"coordinates":[[[36.251401766672444,50.03452463211744],[36.25060976671179,50.03386819948861],[36.2520532924855,50.03315671871445],[36.25278055004671,50.03383508205931],[36.251401766672444,50.03452463211744]]],"type":"Polygon"}},{"type":"Feature","properties":{"label":"D","label-type":"white-red","stroke":"#ff0000","stroke-width":1,"stroke-opacity":1,"fill-opacity":0},"geometry":{"coordinates":[[[36.25581780903045,50.03240954382622],[36.25447914836312,50.03304492608797],[36.2542802205798,50.033140644016015],[36.25364762866252,50.03247171648954],[36.2552751821724,50.03178000667262],[36.25581780903045,50.03240954382622]]],"type":"Polygon"}}]}

  • Imagery:
    truexanewsua

  • Imagery:
    _KA3AXCTAH

Russian Military Assessment:

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

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • 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
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (11) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RUK014

Incident date

February 28, 2022

Location

перехрестя вул. Бучми та вул. Гвардійців Широнинців, junction of Buchmy and Hvardiitsiv Shyronintsiv streets, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Geolocation

50.028182, 36.354090 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Nearby landmark level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

On February 28th 2022, a reported Russian forces attack hit the junction of Buchmy and Hvardiitsiv Shyronintsiv streets in the city of Kharkiv, killing civilians. Most sources reported that this number was at least nine civilians, including children.  ACLED reported that ‘tens’ of people were killed, but this was coded as ten fatalities in their dataset. AOAV reported a higher number of deaths and put the toll at eleven. Kharkiv Human Rights Group reported that there were “dozens of dead, probably hundreds of wounded.” Hromadske news was the only source to report a lower number, reporting that “at least one person died.”

“Dozens” to “hundreds” were reported injured, a number which differed between local sources.

ACLED reported that this attack potentially included “thermobaric artillery”, and Russian forces using multiple rocket launchers and bombed with airstrikes.

Poradyorg.ua reported that the Advisor to the Minister of Internal Affairs, Anton Gerashchenko, said on Telegram that Russian forces’ shells hit a high-rise building in this area.

A tweet from @k2-3300 referred to “A large group of Ukrainian armed forces is being liquidated in garages on Buchma Street!” without reference to how many Ukrainian soldiers were killed, or if they died during the same attack.

This assessment has reference to ACLED code: UKR54214.

The incident occured at approximately 12:50 pm local time.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1 – 12
  • Civilians reported injured
    12–24
  • 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 (11) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (7) [ collapse]

  • A reported Russian missile in Buchma Street, Kharkiv on February 28th 2022 (Image via Porady.org.ua)
  • A reported Russian missile in Buchma Street, Kharkiv on February 28th 2022 (Image via Porady.org.ua)
  • A reported Russian missile in Buchma Street, Kharkiv on February 28th 2022 (Image via Porady.org.ua)
  • A reported Russian missile in Buchma Street, Kharkiv on February 28th 2022 (Image via Porady.org.ua)
  • A reported Russian missile in Buchma Street, Kharkiv on February 28th 2022 (Image via Porady.org.ua)
  • A reported Russian missile in Buchma Street, Kharkiv on February 28th 2022 (Image via Porady.org.ua)

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the junction of Buchmy Street (вул. Бучми) and Hvardiitsiv Shyronintsiv Street (вул. Гвардійців Широнинців) in the city of Kharkiv (Харків). The generic coordinates for this junction are: 50.028182, 36.354090. 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 harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1 – 12
  • Civilians reported injured
    12–24
  • 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 (11) [ collapse]