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

April 23, 2022

Incident Code

RUK140

LOCATION

Cалтівка, Saltivka, Kharkiv, Ukraine

On the afternoon of April 23, there were reports of shelling by Russian forces in Kharkiv. This took place in Saltivka, an area within the city’s North Eastern Kyivskiy district, and reportedly resulted in four civilian injuries, including an elderly woman and those trying to rescue her, classifying this incident as a double tap strike.

Summary

First published
April 23, 2022
Last updated
June 29, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
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
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 23, 2022

Incident Code

RUK141

LOCATION

Чугуївський райони, Дергачівська громада, Chuguivskyi district, Dergachivska community, Kharkiv, Ukraine

On 23rd April 2022, it was reported that three people were killed and between one to two people were injured as a result of alleged Russian shelling in the Chuguiv and Dergachi districts of the Kharkiv region in north-eastern Ukraine. According to local media outlet Rayon, the head of Kharkiv Regional Military Administration Oleh Syniehubov

Summary

First published
April 23, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
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 belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
District
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Incident date

April 23, 2022

Incident Code

RUK142

LOCATION

Чорноглазівка, Chornohlazivka, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Two civilian men were reported killed by an alleged Russian anti-tank mine when a car drove over it on April 23rd 2022 in Choronohlazivka, Bododugiv district of the Kharkiv region. This was first reported by sources citing Viktor Kovaleno, the “head of the community”, who reported that “in the afternoon, two men in their 30s

Summary

First published
April 23, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(2 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
Geolocation
Village
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Incident date

April 22, 2022

Incident Code

RUK137

LOCATION

Барвінкове, Barvinkove, Kharkiv, Ukraine

An elderly woman was killed by confirmed Russian airstrikes on the town of Barvinkove in Izium district around 1:15am on April 22, 2022. The Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office posted on Telegram that at around 1:15am, Russian forces fired aviation weapon launchers at the town of Barvinkove in Izium district, destroying more than 10 residential buildings.

Summary

First published
April 22, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Declared strike
Strike type
Airstrike
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.
Known belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
Town
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Incident date

April 22, 2022

Incident Code

RUK138

LOCATION

Коротич, Korotych, Kharkiv, Ukraine

A man was killed and between five and six other civilians were injured by alleged Russian shelling of the village of Korotych the morning of April 22, 2022. The Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office reported on Telegram that a pre-trial investigation had been initiated into an incident where Russian forces shelling the village of Korotych, resulting

Summary

First published
April 22, 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
5–6
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 21, 2022

Incident Code

RUK135

LOCATION

Київський район, Kyyivsʹkyy district, Kharkiv, Ukraine

On the afternoon of April 21st 2022, at approximately 6pm, a car with two civilians traveling north east on Akademika Proskury St in close proximity to the Manizh Naku “Khai” Sport complex was allegedly struck by Russian shelling. The projectile was reported to have struck the engine bay of the vehicle, identified by multiple sources

Summary

First published
April 21, 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

April 21, 2022

Incident Code

RUK136

LOCATION

проспекті Гагаріна, Gagarin Avenue, Kharkiv, Ukraine

On April 21st 2022, Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group reported that a 79 year old man was killed by Russian artillery fire on Gagarin Avenue, with a link to a post on Telegram by @hueviykharkov. However, the Telegram post is no longer available. No other sources reported on this incident.

Summary

First published
April 21, 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
Geolocation
Street
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Incident date

April 20, 2022

Incident Code

RUK134

LOCATION

Kharkiv, Ukraine

Three civilians, including a woman, were injured in alleged Russian shellings of the city of Kharkiv on April 20, 2022. Oleg Sinegubov, head of the Kharkiv Regional State Administration, posted on Telegram that a total of five civilians were injured throughout the day of April 20th – three were injured in the city of Kharkiv

Summary

First published
April 20, 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
3
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
City
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Incident date

April 20, 2022

Incident Code

RUK134

LOCATION

Чугуївський район, Chuhuiv district, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Two civilians were injured in alleged Russian shellings of Chuhuiv district on April 20, 2022. Oleg Sinegubov, head of the Kharkiv Regional State Administration, posted on Telegram that a total of five civilians were injured throughout the day of April 20th – three were injured in the city of Kharkiv and two were injured in

Summary

First published
April 20, 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
District
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Incident date

April 19, 2022

Incident Code

RUK132

LOCATION

Київський, Індустріальний, Салтівка, Московський район, Kyyivsʹkyy, Industrialʹnyy, Saltivka, Moskovsʹkyy district, Kharkiv, Ukraine

On April 19, 2022 alleged Russian missile strikes on the Moscow District of Kharkiv and other residential areas in Kharkiv are reported to have killed between three and 10 civilians and injured between 14 and 40 others. Most of the assessments of the strike are based on a report by the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office,

Summary

First published
April 19, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3 – 10
Civilians reported injured
14–40
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
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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

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

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

April 17, 2022

Incident Code

RUK127

LOCATION

Довжик, Dovzhyk, Kharkiv, Ukraine

A woman was killed by alleged Russian shelling of the village of Dovzhyk April 17, 2022. Suspilne News reported that according to the head of the community Viktor Kovalenko, a woman was killed when a Russian shell struck the village of Dovzhyk in the Zolochiv community. Kovalenko stated that the woman is over 50 years old and

Summary

First published
April 17, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
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 belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
Village
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Incident date

April 17, 2022

Incident Code

RUK128

LOCATION

центр Харкова, Київський та Шевченківський райони міста, the center of Kharkiv, Kyivsyy and Shevchenkivskyy districts of the city, Kharkiv, Ukraine

On the afternoon of April 17th 2022, Russia allegedly fired artillery in the city center of Kharkiv, killing at least five civilians and injuring at least 10 civilians, including a woman. Despite the preliminary estimates, most reports set the number of civilian deaths at 5 and of injured at 13, while others reported up to

Summary

First published
April 17, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
5 – 6
(1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
10–24
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 belligerent
Russian Military
Named victims
1 named
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Incident date

April 16, 2022

Incident Code

RUK126

LOCATION

Ocновянський, Osnovianskyi, Kharkiv, Ukraine

One civilian was killed and two others were injured by alleged Russian shelling of Kharkiv the evening of April 16, 2022. Reports of the incident mention that the incident took place in the district of Osnovianskyi. A tweet from BBC News Ukraine (@BBC_ua) reported that Russian troops shelled Kharkiv for the second time in a

Summary

First published
April 16, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
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
Neighbourhood/area
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Incident date

April 16, 2022

Incident Code

RUK124

LOCATION

Нововодолазька, Nova Vodolaga, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Three demining employees were killed and four other employees were injured – all men – by the explosion of munitions, including cluster munitions, near Nova Vodolaga in Kharkiv on April 16, 2022. The Novovodolazka council announced on Facebook that three employees of the Interregional Center for Humanitarian Demining and Rapid Response of the State Emergency

Summary

First published
April 16, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
(3 men)
Civilians reported injured
4
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
7 named
Geolocation
Town
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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 16, 2022

Incident Code

RUK125

LOCATION

Ocновянський, Osnovianskyi , Kharkiv, Ukraine

On 16th April 2022, at 11:45 am, the Russian army allegedly launched Kalibr long-range cruise missiles at the Kharkiv region, hitting the districts of Sloboda and Osnovianskyi. Maksym Khoustov, director of the regional Department of Health, reported 18 injured.  Oleh Syniehubov, head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, confirmed that the 18 wounded were being

Summary

First published
April 16, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian infrastructure
Marketplace
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
Civilians reported injured
18–30
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
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

April 15, 2022

Incident Code

RUK122

LOCATION

ХТЗ, KhTZ, Kharkiv, Ukraine

On Friday April 15th 2022, an alleged Russian missile strike hit the Sarhyn Yar neighborhood and the Shevchenkivskyi district in Kharkiv in eastern Ukraine, killing between 7 and 10 civilians, including a seven month old, and injuring between 34 and 50 civilians, including up to nine children. Sources are not consistent regarding the number of

Summary

First published
April 15, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian infrastructure
Healthcare facility
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
7 – 10
(1 child)
Civilians reported injured
34–50
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 15, 2022

Incident Code

RUK121

LOCATION

Саржин Яр, Sarhyn Yar, Kharkiv, Ukraine

On April 15th, 2022, one civilian, a man, was reported injured after an alleged Russian shelling of Sarzhyn Yar in Kharkiv. As a result of the shelling, three private houses reportedly caught on fire. The press service of the regional State Emergency Service told Suspline that one man was reportedly injured but “refused hospitalization.” Kharkiv

Summary

First published
April 15, 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
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
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Incident date

April 15, 2022

Incident Code

RUK120

LOCATION

Дергачі, Derhachi, Kharkiv, Ukraine

On April 15th, 2022 at least one civilian was reported killed and at least two were reported injured after a confirmed Russian shelling of the Dergachi district in Kharkiv. 24 Channel was the only source to report the death of one civilian and injury of two civilians due to the strike. However, Hromadske also reported

Summary

First published
April 15, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Declared strike
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.
Known belligerent
Russian Military
Known target
Ukrainian Military
Geolocation
City
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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
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian infrastructure
Healthcare facility, Humanitarian evacuation
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
View Incident

Incident date

April 14, 2022

Incident Code

RUK118

LOCATION

Слобідський район, Slobidskyi district, Kharkiv, Ukraine

One civilian was killed and eight other civilians were reportedly injured when a Russian shell hit a garage cooperative on April 14th 2022 in the Slobid district of Kharkiv, as reported in local sources including by an injured man to Suspilne Kharkiv on YouTube. Videos including on Telegram show images of destructed garages and cars

Summary

First published
April 14, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
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 belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
View Incident

Incident date

April 14, 2022

Incident Code

RUK117

LOCATION

Олександрівка, Oleksandrivka, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Three civilians were reportedly injured on April 14th 2022 when alleged Russian shelling hit Oleksandrivka village, in Kharkiv. According to local sources, a woman and two children aged nine and 11 were injured. Helsinki reported that the Russian military shelled the village for “about 12 hours.”  Victor Kovalenko, head of the Zolochiv community said that

Summary

First published
April 14, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian infrastructure
Gas facility
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
3
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Suspected target
Ukrainian Military
Geolocation
Village
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Incident date

April 13, 2022

Incident Code

RUK116

LOCATION

Немишлянський район, Nemyshlyanskyy District, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Local sources reported on a shelling of Kharkiv on April 13th, 2022 was allegedly conducted by Russian forces, resulting in three civilians killed, including a woman and two men, and four others wounded, including a child. According to the Helsinki.org.ua, the bombing began during the day when many people were out buying food or receiving

Summary

First published
April 13, 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
Neighbourhood/area
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Incident date

April 12, 2022

Incident Code

RUK114

LOCATION

Барвінкове, Barvinkove, Kharkiv, Ukraine

At approximately 4:00pm on April 12 2022, in Baryinkove, Izyum district, confirmed shelling by Russian Federation armed forces reportedly killed 3 civilians including a 16-year-old girl and injured a 20-year-old man. Residential buildings were also reportedly damaged and destroyed. A statement from the press service of the Kharkiv Prosecutor’s Office established these details which were

Summary

First published
April 12, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Declared strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
(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.
Known belligerent
Russian Military
Known target
Ukrainian Military
Geolocation
Village
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Incident date

April 12, 2022

Incident Code

RUK115

LOCATION

Бабаї, Babai, Kharkiv, Ukraine

A collection of local news outlets reported that suspected Russian shells struck the village of Babai, killing one male civilian and wounding two other civilians on April 12, 2022. Initial reports from Suspline Media and Helsinki Report detailed the strike, saying that the bombing occurred at 2pm, killing a thirty-seven year old man. The shelling

Summary

First published
April 12, 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
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
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)
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Incident date

April 11, 2022

Incident Code

RUK113

LOCATION

Салтiвка, Saltivka, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Multiple sources alleged that a 16 story residential building in Saltivka was hit by reported Russian shelling during the day on 11 April 2022, killing at least one civilian, a 2 year old child, and injuring up to 13 others, including a child. Sources including Aktyvna Gromada, Korrespondent and Glavcom account for a two year

Summary

First published
April 11, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1 – 2
(1 child)
Civilians reported injured
10–13
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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