Conflict

Russian Military in Ukraine

Incident Code

RUK173

Location

Динамо, Dynamo Stadium, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Geolocation

50.021894, 36.239837
Accuracy: Nearby landmark

Airwars Assessment

Last Updated: July 18, 2025

(Previous Incident Code: RUK0204)

A civilian died as a result of a factory fire in the same series of shelling attacks allegedly by Russian military personnel that injured a 43 year old woman and 46 year old man in Kharkiv. The Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group reported that several buildings had been damaged in the shelling, including part of the Dynamo stadium.

Several images have emerged of the damage caused by the shelling, including burnt park buildings. An image posted on kharkiv1654’s Telegram channel shows what may have been the factory of the single fatality of this attack, detailing a three story building with extensive fire damage to the top two stories and significant structural damage to the building front. No further details are known about the victims of the attack at this time.

This assessment has reference to ACLED code UKR57076.

Key Information

Country
Military Actor
Strike Type
Artillery
Strike Status
Likely strike
Civilian Harm Reported
Yes
Civilian Harm Status
Weak
Causes of Death / Injury
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2
1 Woman, 1 Man

Geolocation Notes

Reports of the incident mention the area surrounding the Dynamo Stadium (Динамо), for which the generic coordinates are: 50.021894, 36.239837. Due to limited satellite imagery and information available to Airwars, we were unable to verify the locations further.

Military Statements

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

Media from Sources (5)