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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
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Four people, including 6-year-old child, injured in Russian strikes on Kramatorsk
Russian forces launched three strikes on a residential area of the city of Kramatorsk on 26 May, injuring a family and another resident. Source: Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor's Office on Telegram Details: The prosecutor's office reports that Russian forces mounted the attack at approximately 23:17 on the evening of 26 May. They used FAB-250 aerial bombs fitted with UMPK guidance kits for converting unguided bombs into precision-guided munitions. One of the munitions struck near an apartment block. The aftermath of the Russian attack Photo: Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor's Office Quote: "The attack injured a 36-year-old man, his 33-year-old wife and their 6-year-old daughter in their flat. A 23-year-old city resident also sustained injuries." Details: Those injured were diagnosed with blast injuries and concussions. In addition, the attack damaged at least 13 houses and high-rise buildings, as well as cars. The aftermath of the Russian attack Photo: Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor's Office Criminal proceedings have been initiated over a war crime – violation of the laws and customs of war (Article 438.1 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). Background:On 27 May, Russian forces launched an airstrike on civilian infrastructure in the Okhtyrka hromada of Sumy Oblast, injuring a 44-year-old man, his 41-year-old wife and their 17-year-old daughter. [A hromada is an administrative unit designating a village, several villages, or a town, and their adjacent territories – ed.] Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
Russian aerial bomb hits city in Kharkiv Oblast, injuring three civilians
Russia carried out an airstrike on a residential area in the city of Kupiansk in Kharkiv Oblast on the morning of Sunday 18 May, injuring three civilians. Source: Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office Details: The explosion is reported to have occurred near a residential building at around 09:30, with a guided bomb hitting the road nearby. As a result: A 55-year-old man sustained a blast injury. Two women, aged 75 and 55, suffered acute stress reactions. The aftermath of the attack. Photo: Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office The strike also damaged houses and outbuildings. The aftermath of the attack. Photo: Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office Early reports indicate that the Russians used a FAB-500 aerial bomb equipped with a Unified Gliding and Correction Module (UMPK) for converting unguided bombs into precision-guided munitions. Quote from the Prosecutor's Office: "A pre-trial investigation has been launched into the commission of a war crime (Article 438.1 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine)." The aftermath of the attack. Photo: Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office Background: On the night of Sunday 17-18 May, Russia launched a record 273 drones on Ukraine. Ukrainian air defence units destroyed nearly a third of them, while a further 128 disappeared from radar. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Politics
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Civilian killed in Russian airstrike on Kupiansk in Kharkiv Oblast
A civilian has been killed in a Russian airstrike on the city of Kupiansk in Kharkiv Oblast on the morning of 14 May. Source: Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office on Telegram Quote: "Russian forces once again carried out an airstrike on a residential area in the city of Kupiansk at around 10:30 on 14 May. A 63-year-old man was killed while he was on the territory of his house." The body of the man Photo: Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor's Office Details: Early reports indicate that the Russians dropped a FAB-1500 bomb equipped with an UMPK guidance kit for converting unguided bombs into precision-guided munitions An investigation has been launched. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Politics
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Two dead as Russia drops three bombs on Myrnohrad and attacks Novoekonomichne in Donetsk Oblast
Two civilians were killed and one injured in Russian attacks on the settlements of Myrnohrad and Novoekonomichne in Donetsk Oblast on Thursday 1 May. Source: Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor's Office Details: Russian forces dropped three aerial bombs on Myrnohrad at 00:30 on 1 May. Early reports suggest that the Russians targeted civilians with KAB-250 bombs fitted with UMPK modules, which convert unguided bombs into precision-guided munitions. Apartment blocks have been struck, with one bomb hitting a nine-storey building. A reinforced concrete slab collapsed on a 43-year-old woman in her apartment, causing fatal injuries. The aftermath of the Russian bombardment Photo: Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor's Office In addition, Russian forces attacked the village of Novoekonomichne in the Pokrovsk district at 06:30, claiming the life of a 51-year-old man. His 52-year-old wife sustained shrapnel wounds. Information regarding the type of weapon used in the attack is still being gathered. Nine high-rise buildings and houses have been damaged. The aftermath of the Russian bombardment Photo: Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor's Office Pokrovsk District Prosecutor's Office has launched pre-trial investigations into war crimes (Article 438.2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, violations of laws of the warfare). Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
26-04-2025
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Russian strikes kill three, wound eight in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk Oblast
Three civilians were killed and eight wounded in Russian attacks on Donetsk Oblast on Saturday 26 April. Source: Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor's Office Quote: "The invaders dropped three bombs on Kostiantynivka at 11:35 on 26 April 2025. The munitions hit a residential area. A 41-year-old civilian suffered fatal injuries. A 60-year-old woman and a 50-year-old local resident sustained mine-blast injuries, shrapnel wounds, fractured ribs and lacerations. The aggressor state's troops targeted the settlement again at 12:18. A 45-year-old local resident was killed. In addition, a married couple aged 52 and 56, along with a 56-year-old man, were injured. They were diagnosed with mine-blast injuries and shrapnel wounds." Details: The Donetsk Oblast Prosecutor's Office reported that Russian forces struck Kostiantynivka with a FAB-250 bomb fitted with a UMPK guidance kit, which converts unguided bombs into precision-guided munitions. Russian forces also attacked the Pokrovsk district, striking near the village of Novoekonomichne. A 55-year-old man was killed in the attack. The driver of a car and two passengers, aged between 40 and 64, sustained contusions and shrapnel wounds and received medical assistance. The type of weapon used by the Russian forces is currently being identified. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
