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Incident Code

RUK048

Incident date

March 11, 2022

Location

Мілова, Milova, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Geolocation

49.448888, 36.700960 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Village level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

Two civilians, including a woman, were killed by alleged Russian airstrikes and/or shelling of Milova village on March 11, 2022.

The Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group reported that according to the Mayor of Balakliya Ivan Stolbovy two people were killed by two Russian airstrikes that struck two residential buildings, a two story building and a four story building.

Suspilne News identified one of the civilians killed as being a member of the Balakliya City Council from the Svitlichna “Together” bloc. A Facebook post by Block Svitlichna Together Kharkiv described the victim as “a true patriot, a bright personality, and a wonderful person.” The mayor of Balakliya, the deputy corps and the executive committee also posted a condolence message for the woman killed.

Kharkiv Today referred to the incident as being a result of shelling, and specified that the location was the village of Milova in the Balakliya community.

This assessment has reference to ACLED code UKR53256.

The incident occured in the evening.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike and/or Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    2
  • (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 (12) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (9) [ collapse]

  • Screenshot of Facebook post by Block Svitlichna Together Kharkiv
  • Screenshot of Facebook post by Block Svitlichna Together Kharkiv
  • Image of a victims of alleged Russian airstrikes on Balakliya on March 11, 2022. (Image posted by Balakleyamer via Telegram)
  • Screenshot of Telegram post by Balakleyamer
  • Milova village, Balakliysky district, Kharkiv region.
  • Screenshot of Facebook post by Yurko Nedilko
  • Screenshot of Facebook post by Block Svitlichna Together Lozivskyi district
  • Screenshot of Facebook post by News.LIVE Kharkiv
  • Watch with. Milova Balakliyskoy OTG after the shelling of the Russian occupiers. There are no words

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Milova (Мілова), for which the generic coordinates are: 49.448888, 36.700960. 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 and/or Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    2
  • (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 (12) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RUK049

Incident date

March 11, 2022

Location

Московський проспект (Проспект Героїв Харкова), Moskovskiy Prospekt (Heroiv Kharkiv Prospekt), Kharkiv, Ukraine

Geolocation

49.963451, 36.334415 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Street level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

On March 11st, 2022, one civilian, a man, was reportedly killed by Russian shelling on Moskovskiy Prospekt in Kharkiv. Local sources said that the man was hiding in the entrance and was hit in the chest by a shrapnel that cut through the metal door.

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
    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 attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (6) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (6) [ collapse]

  • Picture of the alleged impact on the entrance door from the reported Russian shelling on March 11st 2022. Photo : 24tv
  • Another picture of the alleged impact of a shrapnel that reportedly killed a civilian on March 11st 2022. Photo: 24tv
  • Another picture of the impact on the door following alleged Russian shrapnel on March 11st 2022. Photo: Truexanewsua
  • Alleged picture of the civilian killed by a Russian shrapnel on March 11st 2022. Photo: Truexanewsua
  • Alleged picture where the civilian was reportedly killed by a Russian shrapnel in Kharkiv, on March 11st 2022. Photo: Truexanewsua
  • "On Moskovsky Prospekt, as a result of an explosion, a civilian was killed through a metal front door with a shrapnel." Photo: ХС_Kharkiv

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention Moskovskiy Prospekt (Московський проспект), recently renamed to Heroiv Kharkiv Prospekt (Проспект Героїв Харкова), for which the generic coordinates are: 49.963451, 36.334415. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

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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
    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 attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (6) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RUK052

Incident date

March 11, 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 March 11th 2022, reported Russian shelling continued in the city of Dergachi. According to local sources, at least three civilians were killed and one civilian was injured.

Local sources were reporting that amongst the dead is the former chief of the Dergachi district police department/former vice-rector of the Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs and his granddaughter, a young woman aged 23.

Reportedly, the emergency department building in the Dergachev Central Hospital was damaged, as well as the House of Culture and the “Brig” enterprise. A hospital guard was reportedly injured.

The mayor of the city, Vyacheslav Zadorenko, said on Facebook “Currently, Dergachi is completely cut off from gas due to projectiles hitting a high-pressure pipe, there is no electricity in several areas of the city.”

Local reports on Facebook indicated that this attack happened at 1.00pm.

This assessment has reference to Attacks on health dataset code 33130.

The incident occured at approximately 1:00 pm local time.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Gas facility, Healthcare facility
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    3
  • (1 woman1 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 (20) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (11) [ collapse]

  • "On March 11, at least three people were killed in Dergachy, Kharkiv Oblast, as a result of shelling by the Russian military, and the guard of the Dergachy Central Hospital, whose buildings were fired upon, was injured." (Image via Suspilne.media / News)
  • "At least three people were killed, a hospital guard was injured, the hospital building and the emergency department were shelled, the cultural center was bombed, and the Brig enterprise was bombed. There is no gas, partly electricity." (Image via Facebook)
  • (Image via Facebook)
  • At least three people were reported killed as a result of shelling in the city of Dergachi on March 11th 2022 (Image via Facebook)
  • At least three people were reported killed as a result of shelling in the city of Dergachi on March 11th 2022 (Image via Facebook)
  • At least three people were reported killed as a result of shelling in the city of Dergachi on March 11th 2022 (Image via Facebook)
  • "The occupiers have been shelling the city of Dergachi in the Kharkiv region throughout the day." (Image via Gazeta.ua)
  • "In the village of Dergachi in the Kharkiv region, Vice-Rector of the Kharkov National University of Internal Affairs Valery Moskovets and his granddaughter were killed as a result of a direct hit on a residential building." (Image via Ukrinform)
  • "In the village of Dergachi in the Kharkiv region, Vice-Rector of the Kharkov National University of Internal Affairs Valery Moskovets and his granddaughter were killed as a result of a direct hit on a residential building" (Image via Ukrinform)

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the city of Dergachi (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
    Artillery
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Gas facility, Healthcare facility
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    3
  • (1 woman1 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 (20) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RUK051

Incident date

March 11, 2022

Location

село Високий, село Ржавець, Vysoky and Rzhavets villages, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Geolocation

49.887344, 36.125397 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Village level. Continue to map

Additional Geolocations

49.863968, 36.142571 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Village level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

On March 11th 2022, at approximately 3:30 p.m., five civilians were reportedly injured by Russian artillery shelling on Vysoky and Rzhavets villages, Kharkiv district. Sources also added that 10 residential buildings were damaged during the attack. Sources quoted the press service of the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office.

The incident occured at approximately 3:30 pm local time.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Single source claim
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • Civilians reported injured
    5
  • 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 (5) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (1) [ collapse]

  • On March 11st 2022, fragment of alleged Russian artillery which injured 5 civilians in village of Vysoky and the village of Rzhavets, Photo: Kharkiv Today

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention strikes on the villages of Vysoky (Високий) and Rzhavets (Ржавець). The generic coordinates for Vysoky are: 49.887344, 36.125397. The generic coordinates for Rzhavets are: 49.863968, 36.142571. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

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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 harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • Civilians reported injured
    5
  • 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 (5) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RUK053

Incident date

March 12, 2022

Location

вулиці Шариковій, Sharykova Street, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Geolocation

49.933405, 36.413275 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Street level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

On March 12th 2022 alleged Russian forces shelled Sharykova Street in the industrial district of Kharkiv, reportedly hitting an ambulance and injuring one health worker.

Suspilnekharkiv reported on Telegram that “an ambulance paramedic recieved a shrapnel wound in the adomen” when “the brigade came under fire on Sharykova Street.”

The director of the Center for Emergency Medical Assistance Victor Zabashta reported on Telegram, “after serving the call, they got into the car and an explosion rang out. A piece of debris hit the car and wounded a 48-year old paramedic in the abdomen. The driver went to the nearest specialised hospital – this is the 17th hospital, where the woman was immediately taken to the operating room and operated on, her life is not in danger. The condition is of medium severity.”

This assessment has reference to ACLED Code UKR53755 and Attacks on health dataset code 31818.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Healthcare 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 (8) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (5) [ collapse]

  • "After serving the call in one of the districts of the city of Kharkiv, the brigade came under fire" (Image via Facebook)
  • (Image via Facebook)
  • (Image via Facebook)
  • "After serving the call in one of the districts of the city of Kharkiv, the brigade came under fire." (Image via www.ukrinform)
  • "In Kharkiv, an ambulance came under fire from Russian invaders This is stated in the message of the Kharkiv Center for Emergency Medical Care and Disaster Medicine, reports "DS"." (Image via DSnews)

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention Sharykova Street (вулиці Шариковій), for which the generic coordinates are: 49.933405, 36.413275. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

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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
    Healthcare 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 (8) [ collapse]

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

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]

Incident Code

RUK057

Incident date

March 13–14, 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

At least one to two civilians, including a child, were killed and at least one civilian, a woman, was injured in an alleged Russian shelling of the suburb of Derhachi in Kharkiv. According to the Kharkiv Human Rights Group, the shelling of Derhachi occurred from 23:00 on March 13th, 2022 to the morning of March 14th, 2022.

Suspline Kharkiv reported that at least two civilians were killed and a woman with serious injuries was sent to Derhachi Central Hospital as a result of the shelling. The head of the Kharkiv police investigation department, Serhiy Bolvinov, cited by Kharkiv Today, reported that a schoolgirl died when her family’s private house was hit directly during the shelling.

According to Bolvinov, the schoolgirl was reportedly killed when she had “gone to another room to get toys for small children and at that moment a shell hit their house in [Derhachi].” The Kharkiv Human Rights Group and Ukrainian Helsinki Human Rights Union stated that there were parents and two other children in the house who managed to escape and were not wounded. Comments.ua described the damage to the family’s home as “partially destroyed, the ceiling collapsed in some places, walls were destroyed and windows were broken.”

Though most sources, including Serhiy Bolvinov cited by Kharkiv Times, identified the victim as a 15-year old schoolgirl, “born in 2007”, local sources @Truexanewsua and eyewitness reports cited by Obozrevatel describe the victim as 13-years old. One source, @objectiv, alleged via Twitter that the schoolgirl had been killed “by gunfire”.

The Kharkiv Human Rights Group reported that the shelling was carried out using cluster bombs. All sources alleged Russian responsibility for the strike.

Mayor Vyacheslav Zadorenko, cited by Suspline Kharkiv, reported the complete destruction of private houses and the damaging of the buildings of the Department of Education, Youth and Sports and the Interdistrict Department of the State Executive Service. Andrey Malyy reported via Facebook that the Papa Carlo door factory was “set on fire” due to the bombing of Derhachi.

This incident occurred at night.

This incident has reference to ACLED code UKR53326.

The incident occured during the night.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1 – 2
  • (1 child)
  • 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 (32) [ collapse]

Media
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    "Russian world" in Dergachy, a direct hit on a residential building
  • Damage to a home caused by alleged Russian shelling of Derhachi on March 14, 2022. (Image posted by @tsnua)
  • Damage to a home caused by alleged Russian shelling of Derhachi on March 14, 2022. (Image posted by @ICTV_Fakty)
  • Damage to a home caused by alleged Russian shelling of Derhachi on March 14, 2022. (Image posted by @ICTV_Fakty)
  • Damage caused by alleged Russian shelling of Derhachi on March 14, 2022. (Image posted by Obozrevatel)
  • Damage caused by alleged Russian shelling of Derhachi on March 14, 2022. (Image posted by Obozrevatel)
  • Damage caused by alleged Russian shelling of Derhachi on March 14, 2022. (Image posted by Suspilne)
  • Damage caused by alleged Russian shelling of Derhachi on March 14, 2022. (Image posted by Suspilne)
  • Damage caused by alleged Russian shelling of Derhachi on March 14, 2022. (Image posted by Truexa News)
  • Damage caused by alleged Russian shelling of Derhachi on March 14, 2022. (Image posted by Truexa News)
  • Screenshot of Facebook post by GX
  • Russian aircraft dropped bombs on the village of Dergachi near Kharkiv. The Papa Carlo door factory is on fire and the Ecurie de Paris stables are located nearby.
  • Screenshot of Facebook post by Andrey Malyy
  • Screenshot of Facebook post by GX
  • Screenshot of Facebook post by Irina Evsa
  • Screenshot of Facebook post by Sergiy Bolvinov
  • Screenshot of Facebook post by Olga Orlova
  • Damage caused by alleged Russian shelling of Derhachi on March 14, 2022. (Image posted by Olga Orlova via Facebook)
  • Damage caused by alleged Russian shelling of Derhachi on March 14, 2022. (Image posted by Olga Orlova via Facebook)

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the city of Derhachi (Дерхачі), 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
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1 – 2
  • (1 child)
  • 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 (32) [ collapse]