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
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Civilian Harm Status
Belligerent Assessment
Declassified Documents
Infrastructure

Incident date

May 8, 2022

Incident Code

RUK186

LOCATION

Харківський район, Kharkivskyi district, Kharkiv, Ukraine

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

Summary

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

May 8, 2022

Incident Code

RUK187

LOCATION

Харківський район, Kharkivskyi district, Kharkiv, Ukraine

On May 8th 2022, the Russian Military allegedly shelled villages in the Kharkiv district of the Kharkiv region, including Tsyrkuny killing one person. The head of the Kharkiv regional military administration Oleh Syniehubov noted that one person died in Tsyrkuny on Telegram and Facebook. His post was quoted in news sources like Suspilne and Zakhid

Summary

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

May 8, 2022

Incident Code

RUK182

LOCATION

Калинове, Kalynove, Kharkiv, Ukraine

On May 8th 2022, two civilians, two men, were reportedly killed following alleged Russian artillery shelling in Kalynove (Kalinove) village, Kharkiv oblast. Ukrainska Pravda said: “In Kalynove, two people were killed when a projectile hit a house. The shelling of the village took place from the side of Kozachya Lopana at approximately 4:00 p.m. [according

Summary

First published
May 8, 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
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
2 named
Geolocation
Village
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Incident date

May 8, 2022

Incident Code

RUK183

LOCATION

Богодухів, Bohodukhiv, Kharkiv, Ukraine

On May 8th 2022 one civilian, a 48 year old woman, was killed and three other civilians were injured when alleged Russian forces shells hit Bohodukhiv in Kharkiv. Objectiv.tv reported that the prosecutor’s office said “on May 8th, 2022, Russian serviceman simultaneously opened fire on the city of Bogudukhov and the village of Lozovaya in

Summary

First published
May 8, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
3
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
City
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Incident date

May 8, 2022

Incident Code

RUK184

LOCATION

Лозова, Lozova, Bohodukhiv district, Kharkiv, Ukraine

In Lozova village in the Bohodukhiv district of Kharkiv one civilian, a 41 year old woman, was reportedly killed by Russian forces’ shells on May 8th 2022. Kharkiv’s Regional Prosecuctor Office reported that “investigators from the Bohodukhiv District Police Department of the Kharkiv Region National Police inspected the scene.” Sources recorded another area shelled simultaneously

Summary

First published
May 8, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 woman)
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
Town
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Incident date

May 8, 2022

Incident Code

RUK185

LOCATION

Руські Тишки, Михайлівка, Рай Оленівка, Ruski Tyshky, Mykhailivka, Rai Olenivka, Kharkiv, Ukraine

On May 8 2022, several areas in close proximity to the city of Kharkiv were reportedly shelled by Russian forces. Reports from local news outlets state that four civilians were wounded between Ruski Tyshky, Rai-Olenivka and Mykhailivka respectively. Sources do not specify the number of people wounded in each of these locations. While the details

Summary

First published
May 8, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
4
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
Village
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Incident date

May 10, 2022

Incident Code

RUK188

LOCATION

Лозівський район, Lozivskyi District, Kharkiv, Ukraine

On May 10th 2022, the Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group quoted Oleh Syniehubov’s Telegram report on alleged Russian shelling in the Lozova district. The shelling left two people wounded. No other details are available at this time. This incident has reference to ACLED code UKR57560.  

Summary

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

May 10, 2022

Incident Code

RUK192

LOCATION

Циркуни, Tsyrkuny, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Three civilians were allegedly shot by Russian forces and their bodies were discovered on May 10, 2022 in the village of Tsyrkuny. According to Suspilne News, Serhii Bolvinov, head of the Kharkiv Oblast Police Investigative Department reported that after the liberation of the village of Tsyrkuny, the bodies of three civilians were found on the

Summary

First published
May 10, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery, Ground operation
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
Cause of injury / death
Small arms and light weapons
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

May 10, 2022

Incident Code

RUK193

LOCATION

П’ятихатки, P’yatykhatky, Kharkiv, Ukraine

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

Summary

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

May 10, 2022

Incident Code

RUK191

LOCATION

Ізюмський район, Izium District, Kharkiv, Ukraine

On May 10th 2022 two civilians were reportedly injured as a result of Russian shelling on the Izium district of Kharkiv. There is no further information at this time. This assessment has reference to ACLED code UKR57558.

Summary

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

Incident Code

RUK190

LOCATION

Куп'янський район, Kupianskyi District, Kharkiv, Ukraine

One civilian was killed when reported Russian shells hit the Kupianskyi district of Kharkiv on May 10th 2022.  There is no further information at this time. This assessment has reference to ACLED Code UKR57559.

Summary

First published
May 10, 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
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

May 10, 2022

Incident Code

RUK189

LOCATION

Циркуни, Tsyrkuny, Kharkiv, Ukraine

On May 10th 2022 two civilians, both women, were killed when a reported Russian mine exploded in Tsykunny in Kharkiv. Sergey Bolvinov reported on Facebook that “investigators and forensic experts of the Investigative Department, investigators of the Lipetsk Police Department, together with explosive experts, conducted an inspection under the bridge near the village of Tsykuny,

Summary

First published
May 10, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(2 women)
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

May 11, 2022

Incident Code

RUK194

LOCATION

Новий Мерчик, Noviy Merchyk, Kharkiv, Ukraine

On the morning of 11th May 2022 at 10:45 am, a 26yr old civilian tractor driver from Gadyach was allegedly struck with a guided missile launched from a low-flying Russian aircraft whilst working in a field in the village of Novy Merchik. The attack caused multiple burns and leg injuries to the tractor driver and

Summary

First published
May 11, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian infrastructure
Agriculture
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
Village
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Incident date

May 12, 2022

Incident Code

RUK195

LOCATION

Дергачі, Derhachi, Kharkiv, Ukraine

A report of alleged Russian shells struck the village of Derhachi on May 12th, killing two civilians and wounding two others. Hromadske and RBC News reported a shelling of Derhachi by Russian forces that left one civilian dead and three wounded. Writing for RBC News, author Maria Kucheryavets quoted Kharkiv Regional State Administrator Oleg Sinegubov

Summary

First published
May 12, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(1 woman1 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
Named victims
2 named, 1 familiy identified
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

May 12, 2022

Incident Code

RUK196

LOCATION

Дергачі, Derhachi, Kharkiv, Ukraine

During the second reported Russian shelling of the village of Derhachi on May 12th, two medics were injured. Kharkiv Today reported that a total of two civilians were killed and four were wounded, including two medics. Two civilian deaths and two injuries were accounted for in RUK0230 as occurring during the first shelling of the

Summary

First published
May 12, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian infrastructure
Healthcare facility, Humanitarian aid distribution
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
Town
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Incident date

May 12, 2022

Incident Code

RUK197

LOCATION

Шебелинка, Shebelynka, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Three civilians were killed and five others were injured by alleged Russian shelling of Shebelynka on May 12, 2022. The head office of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Kharkiv posted on Telegram that an enemy projectile hit a “hangar building” at 4:35pm causing a fire to break out on the roof of the

Summary

First published
May 12, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
5
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
Village
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Incident date

May 12, 2022

Incident Code

RUK198

LOCATION

Балаклія, Balakliya, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Two civilians were injured by alleged Russian shelling of Balakliia on May 12, 2022. The Head of the Kharkiv Regional State Administration Oleg Synegubov posted on Telegram that “2 people were also injured in Balaklia.” This incident has reference to ACLED code UKR57686. No other information is available for this incident.

Summary

First published
May 12, 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
Town
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Incident date

May 13, 2022

Incident Code

RUK199

LOCATION

Лозівська громада, Lozova Community, Kharkiv, Ukraine

On May 13rd 2022, a civilian described as a woman, was reportedly injured by a Russian rocket attack in Lozivska (Loziv) community, Kharkiv. Sources quoted Loziv City Mayor Serhii Zelenskyi who said that “a dozen private houses were damaged, windows in multi-storey buildings were broken. A cultural center and a critical infrastructure object were damaged.”

Summary

First published
May 13, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Airstrike and/or 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
Subdistrict
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Incident date

May 13, 2022

Incident Code

RUK200

LOCATION

Леб’яже, Lebyazhe, Kharkiv, Ukraine

On 13 May 2022, 4 civilians were reportedly wounded, including which a 15 year-old boy, by Russian shelling in Lebyazhe village, Kharkiv. Sources, quoting the press service of the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office, reported that Russian forces shelled twice the area. The first attack was conducted in the morning at around 11 am, and “as

Summary

First published
May 13, 2022
Last updated
May 17, 2023
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
4
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
Village
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