Civilian Casualties

Civilian Casualties

Incident Code

RUK054

Incident date

March 12, 2022

Location

Золочів, Zolochiv, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Geolocation

50.273048, 35.977971 Note: The accuracy of this location is to Town level. Continue to map

Airwars assessment

On March 12th 2022 three people were reportedly wounded when alleged Russian shells hit Zolochiv.  Local reports also indicated that 15 houses were damaged and a military enlistment office was destroyed. @black_cerber reported that the civilians injured were over 50 years old, one who was in a serious condition from the shelling after being hit in the arm.

@black_cerber reported that the shelling came from Kozacha Lopana, and “about 15 shells fell in total” which were aimed at the military enlistment office. The same source also reported that “water, power, and gas networks were damaged.”

This assessment has reference to ACLED code UKR53786.

The local time of the incident is unknown.

Geolocation notes

Reports of the incident mention the town of Zolochiv (Золочів), for which the generic coordinates are: 50.273048, 35.977971. 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
    Artillery
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Gas facility, Power Station, Water station
  • 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

Sources (15) [ collapse]

Media
from sources (24) [ collapse]

  • Zolochov, on March 12th 2022 after reported Russian shelling (Image via @black_cerber)
  • "All three wounded civilians are over 50 years old. A man and a woman have light injuries. They have already undergone surgery and removed the fragments, the condition of two patients is satisfactory." (Image via 24 Channel)
  • "All three wounded civilians are over 50 years old. A man and a woman have light injuries. They have already undergone surgery and removed the fragments, the condition of two patients is satisfactory." (Image via 24 Channel)
  • "All three wounded civilians are over 50 years old. A man and a woman have light injuries. They have already undergone surgery and removed the fragments, the condition of two patients is satisfactory." (Image via 24 Channel)
  • "All three wounded civilians are over 50 years old. A man and a woman have light injuries. They have already undergone surgery and removed the fragments, the condition of two patients is satisfactory." (Image via 24 Channel)
  • "Part of the village was left without electricity, gas and water." (Image via Kharkiv Today)
  • "Part of the village was left without electricity, gas and water supply, the relevant services are working to restore them." (Image via Slobidiskiy Krai)
  • "Part of the village was left without electricity, gas and water supply, the relevant services are working to restore them." (Image via Slobidiskiy Krai)
  • "Zolochiv was shelled again on March 12." (Image via Suspilne Kharkiv / Telegram)
  • "Zolochiv was shelled again on March 12." (Image via Suspilne Kharkiv / Telegram)
  • Zolachev reportedly hit by Russian missles on March 12th 2022 (Image via Truexanewsua / Telegram)
  • Zolachev reportedly hit by Russian missles on March 12th 2022 (Image via Truexanewsua / Telegram)
  • Zolachev reportedly hit by Russian missles on March 12th 2022 (Image via Truexanewsua / Telegram)
  • Zolachev reportedly hit by Russian missles on March 12th 2022 (Image via Truexanewsua / Telegram)
  • (Image via Facebook)
  • " Fifteen houses were damaged, including apartment buildings, a transformer was destroyed, there were no casualties among the population." (Zolochiv village council / Facebook)
  • "Fifteen houses were damaged, including apartment buildings, a transformer was destroyed, there were no casualties among the population." (Zolochiv village council / Facebook)
  • (Image via Facebook)
  • Damaged buildings as a result of reported Russian actions on March 12th 2022 (Image via Aleksandr Boiko / Facebook)
  • Damaged buildings as a result of reported Russian actions on March 12th 2022 (Image via Aleksandr Boiko / Facebook)
  • Damaged buildings as a result of reported Russian actions on March 12th 2022 (Image via Aleksandr Boiko / Facebook)
  • Zolochiv Kharkiv region

Russian Military Assessment:

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

Summary

  • Strike status
    Likely strike
  • Strike type
    Artillery
  • Civilian infrastructure
    Gas facility, Power Station, Water station
  • 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

Sources (15) [ collapse]