Incident Code

RUK155

Location

Котляри, Kotliary, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Geolocation

49.910286, 36.302336
Accuracy: Village

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

(Previous Incident Code: RUK0183)

Russian forces allegedly shelled the city of Kotliary on April 28, 2022, killing a 53 year old man and wounding a woman. Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group and Suspilne Kharkiv via Telegram both stated that the shelling lasted roughly twelve hours.

Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office announced that a criminal investigation had been launched into the death of the 53 year old man and the injury of the local resident.

Telegram user Kharkiv Life reported that the shelling began at noon and the attack destroyed many residential buildings. The National Guard of Ukraine reported that the Russian strike also bombed a cemetery in Kotlkiary with cluster bombs.

This assessment has reference to ACLED code UKR56712.

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Artillery
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Fair
Reported by two or more credible sources, with likely or confirmed near actions by a belligerent.
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported killed
1
1 Man
Civilians reported injured
1
1 Woman

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the village of Kotliary (Котляри), for which the generic coordinates are: 49.910286, 36.302336. 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

Media From Sources (3)