Incident Code
RUK005
Incident Date
25 February 2022
Location
Державний біотехнологічний університет, State Biotechnical University, Kharkiv, Ukraine
Geolocation
50.041320,
36.194789
Accuracy: Nearby landmark
Geolocation
50.041320,
36.194789
Accuracy: Nearby landmark
Airwars Assessment
Last Updated: July 18, 2025
(Previous Incident Code: RUK0006)
On February 25th 2022, two civilians were wounded near the State Biotechnical University in Lozovenki when an alleged Russian shell hit a passing car.
According to local sources, all of the students and employees were in a shelter and were not injured.
This assessment has reference to ACLED code UKR53878.
Key Information
Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Artillery
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported injured
2
Geolocation Notes
Reports of the incident mention a vehicle being struck in the vicinity of the Lozovinka campus of the State Biotechnical University (Державний біотехнологічний університет), for which the generic coordinates are: 50.041320, 36.194789. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.
Military Statements
Russian Military Assessment
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Russian Military position on incident
Not yet assessed