Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Incident Code

RUK050

Incident date

March 11, 2022

Location

вул Героїв Праці 48A, 48A Heroiv Pratsi St, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Geolocation

50.018633, 36.348762 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Nearby landmark level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

On March 11st 2022, in the morning, a civilian – a woman in an appartment – was reportedly killed by a Russian projectile when it hit a high-rise building in Heroiv Pratsi Street 48 A, in Kharkiv. Most social media accounts referred to Sergei Bolvinov, head of the investigative department as their main source.

The incident occured in the morning.

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention a strike on an apartment block at 48A Heroiv Pratsi Street (вул Героїв Праці 48A), for which the generic coordinates are: 50.018633, 36.348762. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the location further.

Summary

  • 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

Sources (15) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (10) [ collapse]

  • The appartment reportedly destroyed following Russian shelling on March 11st in Heroiv Pratsy Street, in Kharkiv. Photo: Сергій Болвінов
  • "A Russian projectile hit the high-rise building at 48a Heroiv Praka. The woman who was in the apartment died. Kharkiv" Photo: Mykharkov (Facebook)
  • Screenshot of a publication by Rusiana (Facebook). 1/2
  • Screenshot of a publication by Rusiana (Facebook). 2/2
  • Screenshot of a publication by Новости Объектив (Facebook)
  • "Kharkiv. A projectile of the Russian occupiers hit a high-rise building on Heroiv Pratsy Street. The woman who was in the apartment died" - Screenshot from Національна Асамблея людей з інвалідністю України (Facebook)
  • Screenshot of a publication on the incident by Роман Прядко (Facebook)
  • Screenshot of a publication by Replyua (Facebook) sharing similar information on the incident.
  • Screenshot of a publication by Stanislav Tumarinson (Facebook) sharing similar information on the incident.
  • Screenshot of a publication by Yan Dobronosov (Facebook) sharing similar information on the incident.

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 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

Sources (15) [ collapse]