Russian Military in Ukraine

Russian Military in Ukraine

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

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Incident Code

RUK089

Incident date

March 30, 2022

Location

Дергачівська міська рада, Dergachi City Council, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Geolocation

50.111203, 36.108370 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Nearby landmark level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

One civilian was killed and at least three others were wounded by alleged Russian shelling of the town of Dergachi on March 30, 2022.

Helsinki.org.ua reported that an airstrike on the town of Dergachi around 4pm/5pm in the evening destroyed the city council and private homes, as well as injured at least three people.

Lb.ua quoted the Telegram account of the Dergachi City Council who reported that at least one person was killed and three others were injured. The head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration Oleg Synegubov also stated that at least one person was killed in the shelling. Local sources added that due to the ongoing shelling it wasn’t possible to obtain more information about the number of victims.

The head of the community Vyacheslav Zadorenko told Suspilne News that in addition to the damage to the city council and other buildings, power lines were damaged.

The majority of sources attributed the incident to Russian forces, with multiple local sources reporting that Russian troops launched 47 artillery, mortar, and tank strikes on Kharkiv on March 30th.

This incident has reference to ACLED’s codes UKR54604 and UKR54605.

The incident occured between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm local time.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike and/or Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    1
  • 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 (20) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (4) [ collapse]

  • Damage cause by alleged Russian shelling of Dergachi on March 30, 2022. (Image posted by Suspilne News)
  • Damage cause by alleged Russian shelling of Dergachi on March 30, 2022. (Image posted by H_saltovka via Telegram)
  • Damage cause by alleged Russian shelling of Dergachi on March 30, 2022. (Image posted by H_saltovka via Telegram)

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the vicinity of Dergachi City Council (Околиці Дергачівської міської ради), for which the generic coordinates are: 50.111203, 36.108370. 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
    1
  • 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 (20) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RUK108

Incident date

April 10, 2022

Location

Балаклія, Balakliia, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Geolocation

49.461287, 36.869371 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Street level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

On April 10th 2022, three people, including a child, later identified as a seven year old were killed following Russian shelling in Balakliia, according to Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group. The same source reported that the shelling destroyed civilian homes. The deaths were confirmed by the Izyum State Administration.

There were numerous reports that suspected Russian forces shelled the temporarily Russian-held city of Balakliia, Kharkiv.

A Telegram post by Info_BA_News identified the shelling as having occurred on Kyrpychnu street.

This was part of sixty-six reported attacks across various cities on April 10th, as detailed by Telegram user Kharkiv Life and Synegubov.

All sources attributed the shelling to Russian forces.

This incident has reference to ACLED’s code UKR55506.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    3
  • (1 child)
  • 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 (14) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (4) [ collapse]

  • Smoke over Balakliia following alleged Russian shelling on April 10, 2022. (Image posted by Censor.net)
  • Screenshot of Facebook post by Ukriform

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention Kyrpychna Street (вул. Кирпичну) in the town of Balakliia (Балаклія). The generic coordinates for Kyrpychna Street are: 49.461287, 36.869371. 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 harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    3
  • (1 child)
  • 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 (14) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RUK161

Incident date

April 29, 2022

Location

Лозівська громада, Lozova Community, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Geolocation

48.888770, 36.309767 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Subdistrict level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

One civilian was injured by alleged Russian shelling and mortar attacks on the Lozova community on April 29, 2022.

The Kharkiv Regional Military Administration announced on Telegram that as a result of Russian shelling and mortar attacks on the Lozova community, one person was wounded. Local sources quoted similar information from the same source. No other information was available about the victim or the location of the strike.

This assessment has reference to ACLED code UKR56806.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Single source claim
  • 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 attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (7) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (2) [ collapse]

  • Screenshot of Facebook post by Kharkovskie Izvestiya
  • Screenshot of Facebook post by Liudmila Denisova

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the Lozova Community (Лозівська громада), for which the generic coordinates are: 48.888770, 36.309767. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Russian Military Assessment:

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

Summary

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

Sources (7) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RUK152

Incident date

April 26, 2022

Location

Дергачі, Derhachi, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Geolocation

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

Airwars assessment

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

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

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

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

This assessment has reference to ACLED code UKR71199.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Summary

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

Sources (2) [ collapse]

Geolocation notes

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

Russian Military Assessment:

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

Summary

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

Sources (2) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RUK021

Incident date

March 1, 2022

Location

Новобаварский проспект, Novobavarsky Avenue, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Geolocation

49.949843, 36.155445 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Exact location (via Airwars) level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

Between five and eight civilians were killed and up to 10 others were injured by alleged Russian airstrikes/shelling of a residential building on Novobavarsky Avenue, 95 in the Bavaria district of Kharkiv on March 1, 2022.

Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group identified eight people killed, six people injured, and 38 people rescued following the bombing. @SESU_UA stated that two of the people rescued were unblocked from under the rubble, and at the time of reporting people were still being rescued. A Telegram from the Kharkiv Prosecutor’s Office (Prokuratura_kharkiv) reported that five people were killed and 10 people were injured, adding that this was a preliminary number still being established.

RBC News reported that shelling struck Hospital No. 3 and then airstrikes hit a factory and a residential apartment building in Bavaria. The head of the district administration, Tetyana Tsybulnyk, told Suspilne that a bomb hit the fifth floor of a building on Novobavarskiy Avenue, resulting in many injured and people under the rubble. A tweet from @SESU_UA specified that the airstrike hit between entrances two and three (out of six total) of the five floor building.

Svitlana Gorbunova-Ruban, deputy mayor of Kharkiv, told Suspilne that shells also hit the territory of Hospital No. 3 nearby in the Novobarav district. Yurii Sorokolat, director of the city health department, stated that none of the doctors or patients were injured but 9 patients were transferred to Hospital No. 31.

The Kharkiv Prosecutor’s Office (Prokuratura_kharkiv) posted on Telegram that “in total, the enemy fired 3 shots with three rockets, among which the first hit between entrances 2 and 3, resulting in the formation of a funnel with a diameter of 3-4 meters, the second hit the roadway along Novobavarskiy Avenue, 95 in the direction of the village. Pisochyn, as a result of which a funnel with a diameter of 2-2.5 meters was formed, the third rocket hit the territory of the Kharkiv plant of lifting transport equipment on Novobavarskiy avenue, 118, whose buildings were damaged.”

Igor Terekhov, mayor of Kharkiv, told RBC “We are constantly being shelled. A rocket attack was just launched on a residential neighborhood. There are dead, there are victims, the hospital has been destroyed. Therefore, of course, the situation is very difficult. There are dead people, there are wounded. That is why the situation is serious.”

Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group attributed the incident to the Russian Armed Forces, with other sources like Helsinki.org posting similar attributions. A tweet from @olehbatkovych reported that the Russian jet was shot down after his airstrike, according to an official.

This incident has reference to ACLED code UKR52470 and Attacks on health dataset code 31550.

The incident occured at 16:15:00 local time.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Airstrike and/or Artillery
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Healthcare facility
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    5 – 8
  • Civilians reported injured
    6–10
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (34) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (29) [ collapse]

  • Yes, the hospital before the impact, just in steam. And here is Bavaria after the air strike. There are many dead and wounded
  • More footage from Bavaria. Something flew into the five-story building during an air raid
  • Rescue workers sort through the rubble for victims of alleged Russian airstrikes on a residential building on Novobavarskiy Avenue on March 1, 2022. (Image posted by @SESU_UA)
  • Rescue workers sort through the rubble for victims of alleged Russian airstrikes on a residential building on Novobavarskiy Avenue on March 1, 2022. (Image posted by @SESU_UA)
  • Rescue workers sort through the rubble for victims of alleged Russian airstrikes on a residential building on Novobavarskiy Avenue on March 1, 2022. (Image posted by @SESU_UA)
  • Rescue workers sort through the rubble for victims of alleged Russian airstrikes on a residential building on Novobavarskiy Avenue on March 1, 2022. (Image posted by @SESU_UA)
  • Damage caused by alleged Russian airstrikes on a residential building on Novobavarskiy Avenue on March 1, 2022. (Image posted by Rbc.ua)
  • Rescue workers sort through the rubble for victims of alleged Russian airstrikes on a residential building on Novobavarskiy Avenue on March 1, 2022. (Image posted by Rbc.ua)
  • Damage caused by alleged Russian airstrikes on a residential building on Novobavarskiy Avenue on March 1, 2022. (Image posted by Rbc.ua)
  • Damage and fire caused by alleged Russian airstrikes on a residential building on Novobavarskiy Avenue on March 1, 2022. (Image posted by Ukranews)
  • Damage and fire caused by alleged Russian airstrikes on a residential building on Novobavarskiy Avenue on March 1, 2022. (Image posted by Ukranews)
  • Damage and fire caused by alleged Russian airstrikes on a residential building on Novobavarskiy Avenue on March 1, 2022. (Image posted by Ukranews)
  • Damage caused by alleged Russian airstrikes on a residential building on Novobavarskiy Avenue on March 1, 2022. (Image posted by Kharkiv_1654 via Telegram)
  • Damage caused by alleged Russian airstrikes on a residential building on Novobavarskiy Avenue on March 1, 2022. (Image posted by Kharkiv_1654 via Telegram)
  • Damage caused by alleged Russian airstrikes on a residential building on Novobavarskiy Avenue on March 1, 2022. (Image posted by Kharkiv_1654 via Telegram)
  • Damage caused by alleged Russian airstrikes on a residential building on Novobavarskiy Avenue on March 1, 2022. (Image posted by Kharkiv_1654 via Telegram)
  • Damage caused by alleged Russian airstrikes on a residential building on Novobavarskiy Avenue on March 1, 2022. (Image posted by Prokuratura_kharkiv via Telegram)
  • Damage caused by alleged Russian airstrikes on a residential building on Novobavarskiy Avenue on March 1, 2022. (Image posted by Prokuratura_kharkiv via Telegram)
  • The de-Russification of Kharkiv continues in Bavaria Дерусіфікація Харкова триває на Баварії
  • Victim of alleged Russian airstrikes on a residential building on Novobavarskiy Avenue on March 1, 2022. (Image posted by @free_esports via Twitter)
  • Victim of alleged Russian airstrikes on a residential building on Novobavarskiy Avenue on March 1, 2022. (Image posted by @free_esports via Twitter)
  • Damage from alleged Russian airstrikes on a residential building on Novobavarskiy Avenue on March 1, 2022. (Image posted by @free_esports via Twitter)
  • Victim of alleged Russian airstrikes on a residential building on Novobavarskiy Avenue on March 1, 2022. (Image posted by @free_esports via Twitter)

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Geolocation notes (2) [ collapse]

Reports of the incident mention a strike on a residential building on Novobavarsky Avenue (Новобаварский проспект) in the city of Kharkiv (Харків). Analysing audio-visual material from sources, we have narrowed down the location to these exact coordinates: 49.949843, 36.155445

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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 infrastructure
    Healthcare facility
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    5 – 8
  • Civilians reported injured
    6–10
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Fair
    Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (34) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RUK069

Incident date

March 18, 2022

Location

північна Салтівка, Saltivka, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Geolocation

50.035340, 36.359933 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Neighbourhood/area level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

On March 18th 2022, alleged Russian bombardment struck the Saltivka area within Kharkiv. The initial reports described a Russian shell striking a residential building, killing one resident.

A wide array of news organizations and social media users reported that Russian shells struck a residential building, killing an elderly man in his apartment. Lb.ua offered the initial report that noted that an elderly man was killed in his home by a Russian shell when the missile struck a residential building. The victim was described as a ninety-six year old Holocaust survivor who survived Buchenwald, Dora-Mittelbau, Bergen-Belson, and Peenemunde. He was also listed as the Vice-President of the International Committee of Buchenwald.

Glavcom.ua News issued a poignant tweet that the victim survived Nazi concentration camps but could not survive “Russia’s denazification rescue operation”. Segodnya.us tweeted that the Buchenwald and Dora-Mittelbau Concentration Camp Memorial mourned the death of this Holocaust survivor.

Hromadske News offered a comprehensive report about the strike, quoted the victim’s daughter. She gave details about her father’s killing, saying that “only bones remained on the bed’s armored mesh, as he was lying”. Mayor Ihor Terekhov asked the city council to help remove the remains and offer financial aid to bury the man.

A plethora of news agencies, including Suspilne Media, CBS News, Nikvesti News, and Twitter users @Israel Threads, @Grey Kharkiv, and Firso Walex all offered reports on the death of a Holocaust survivor allegedly killed by Russian forces.

This assessment has reference to ACLED code UKR54068.

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 (39) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (3) [ collapse]

  • Damage to an apartment in north Saltivka caused by alleged Russian shelling on March 18, 2022. (Image posted by Lb.ua)
  • Damage to an apartment in north Saltivka caused by alleged Russian shelling on March 18, 2022. (Image posted by Lb.ua)
  • Vicitim of alleged Russian shelling on March 18, 2022. (Image posted by Lb.ua)

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the neighbourhood of Saltivka (північна Салтівка), for which the generic coordinates are: 50.035340, 36.359933. 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 (39) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RUK032

Incident date

March 5, 2022

Location

Підлиман, Pidlyman, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Geolocation

49.335239, 37.603672 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Village level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

On March 5th 2022, at least four civilians were wounded when alleged Russian forces shelled Pidlyman, a village in the Boriv district of Kharkiv.

Helsinki.org.ua reported that they are being treated in the hospital.

This assessment has reference to ACLED Code: UKR52772

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Summary

  • Strike status
    Single source claim
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • Civilians reported injured
    4
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Weak
    Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (11) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (1) [ collapse]

  • "4 people were injured. They are currently being treated at the hospital." (Image via PosBorova / Facebook)

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Pidlyman (Підлиман), for which the generic coordinates are: 49.335239, 37.603672. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Russian Military Assessment:

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

Summary

  • Strike status
    Single source claim
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian harm reported
    Yes
  • Civilians reported killed
    Unknown
  • Civilians reported injured
    4
  • Cause of injury / death
    Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
  • Airwars civilian harm grading
    Weak
    Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
  • Suspected attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (11) [ collapse]

Incident Code

RUK119

Incident date

April 14, 2022

Location

Борова, Borova, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Geolocation

49.37876420643618, 37.63268072165282 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Village level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

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 4th after the area became under temporary Russian occupation. Other local sources noted that attacks by Russian forces on evacuation buses were common.

Interfax news reported that four people wounded by the shelling of evacuation buses were in serious condition. Interfax news also reported that on Borovka village council’s Facebook page it stated that “according to our information, there are 7 wounded in Brovaya hospital, 4 of them in serious condition, there is one wounded child. The hospital is in urgent need of medication, including anaesthetics, as well as food and clothing for the injured.” It also reported that due to the destroyed roads and bridges in the area, it is impossible to bring medicine and other vital aid, “as well as the fact that the Russian occupiers prohibit movement between villages in the community.”

Dialog.ua news reported that “the tragedy happened on Thursday April 14th near the village of Borova, near the Russian occupied town of Izyum. The Russian Armed Forces opened fire on buses carrying civilians who were trying to leave the site of the fighting. Judging by the footage made public, the strike was carried out by Russian artillery. Two vans were seriously damaged. Seven people were killed in the attack and 27 others were injured with varying degrees of severity.”

Suspilne Kharkiv reported on Telegram the highest number of dead and injured, stated that “about 10 people were killed as a result of the shelling of civilian buses by the Russian military near the village of Borova in Kharkiv region on April 14, and up to 30 civilians were wounded, Dmytro Chubenko, a spokesman for the Kharkiv regional prosecutor’s office told Suspilne. The exact number of victims, the circumstances and the route of the buses are being established by law enforcement officers – Borova is under temporary occupation.”

Zdorova Luganschina reported on Faceook that “recently a tragedy took place that claimed lives and cut off the only way we could deliver vital medicines to you. The carrier’s minibuses were shelled near the village of Borova… the buses were carrying parcels with medicines, so some of the medicines you ordered unfortunately did not arrive.”

Rayon.in.ua reported that “under the procedural control of the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office, a pre-trial investigation was launched into the violation of the laws and customs of war combined with premeditated murder… according to the investigation, on April 14 2022, Russian serviceman fired at evacuation buses with civilians in the village of Borova, Izyum distict.”  The pre-trial investigation was being conducted by the SBU Office in Kharkiv region.

Kharkiv Today also reported that since April 4th when evacuations began from Boroyava, “half of the 15,000 residents of Borovaya have left.”

This incident has reference to ACLED code UKR89137.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Summary

  • 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 attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (14) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (9) [ collapse]

  • "In Kharkiv Region, Russian occupants opened fire on buses that were evacuating civilians - many dead and wounded." (Image via Dialog.ua / News)
  • "In Kharkiv Region, Russian occupants opened fire on buses that were evacuating civilians - many dead and wounded." (Image via Dialog.ua / News)
  • "The buses were carrying parcels with medicines, so some of the medicines you ordered unfortunately did not arrive." (Zdrova Luganschina / Facebook)
  • "The buses were carrying parcels with medicines, so some of the medicines you ordered unfortunately did not arrive." (Zdrova Luganschina / Facebook)
  • "The buses were carrying parcels with medicines, so some of the medicines you ordered unfortunately did not arrive." (Zdrova Luganschina / Facebook)
  • "The buses were carrying parcels with medicines, so some of the medicines you ordered unfortunately did not arrive." (Zdrova Luganschina / Facebook)
  • "The buses were carrying parcels with medicines, so some of the medicines you ordered unfortunately did not arrive." (Zdrova Luganschina / Facebook)
  • "As reported by Ukrinform, residents of Borova were urged to evacuate by their own transport or by buses provided by the village council to the trains on April 4. Since then, half or even more of the 15,000 residents have left, and the village council cannot accurately count the number of people who left by their own transport." (Image via Larysa Bodareva / Facebook)
  • "Occupants shelled evacuation buses with civilians - investigation launched" (Image via Kharkiv Regional Persecutor / Facebook)

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Borova (Борова), for which the generic coordinates are: 49.37876420643618, 37.63268072165282. 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 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 attacker
    Russian Military

Sources (14) [ collapse]