Russian Military in Ukraine

A member of the Ukrainian Emergency Service looks at the City Hall building in the central square following shelling in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on March 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Pavel Dorogoy)

Belligerent
Russian Military
Country
Ukraine
start date
end date
Civilian Harm Status
Belligerent Assessment
Declassified Documents
Infrastructure

Incident date

March 29, 2022

Incident Code

RUK087

LOCATION

M03, Чугуївський район, M03, Chuhuiv district, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Two men were killed and five others, including a baby, were injured by a mine or unexploded ordinance on March 29, 2022 allegedly planted by Russian forces in Chuhuiv. The Kharkiv human rights group reported that two men were killed and five others, including a six month old baby, were injured when their cars hit

Summary

First published
March 29, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(2 men)
Civilians reported injured
5
Cause of injury / death
Planted explosives and unexploded ordnance (UXO)
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

April 10, 2022

Incident Code

RUK106

LOCATION

Золочів, Zolochiv, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Four civilians, all middle-aged men, were reported injured after an alleged Russian shelling of Zolochiv, Bohodukhiv district on April 10th, 2022. According to the Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor’s office, around 13:00 Zolochiv was shelled with artillery by Russian troops. Viktor Kovalenko, head of the community, told Suspilne TV that “since the morning, Zolochiv has been under

Summary

First published
April 10, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Infrastructure
Healthcare
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
4
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
Geolocation
Town
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Incident date

May 1, 2022

Incident Code

RUK167

LOCATION

Уди, Udy, Kharkiv, Ukraine

On 1st May 2022, at 11:30 am, the Russian armed forces reportedly shelled villages including Udy in the Bohodukhiv district of the Kharkiv region. Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group reported that the artillery shelling hit amongst other infrastructure a car, killing one women immediately and wounding the two other passengers, a man and another woman.

Summary

First published
May 1, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Artillery
Infrastructure
Education
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 woman)
Civilians reported injured
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
Village
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Incident date

May 4, 2022

Incident Code

RUK176

LOCATION

Лозівський район, Lozivsʹkyy district, Kharkiv, Ukraine

On May 4th 2022, an 11 year-old boy was injured as a result of alleged Russian shelling in the Lozova district of Kharkiv. The Head of Kharkiv Oblast Oleg Sinegubov commented on Facebook: “Today, as a result of enemy shelling, an 11-year-old child was injured in the Loziv district”. According to Suspilne News, the boy

Summary

First published
May 4, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
District
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Incident date

March 1, 2022

Incident Code

RUK020

LOCATION

Площа Свободи, Svobody Square, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Up to 11 civilians, including a child, were killed and between 20 and 35 others were injured by an alleged Russian rocket attack on Kharkiv Administration building on Svobody Square in Kharkiv on March 1, 2022. The Kharkiv Human Rights Group reported that at 8:02am, a rocket attack struck the building of the Kharkiv Regional

Summary

First published
March 1, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
6 – 11
(1 child)
Civilians reported injured
20–35
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
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

March 18, 2022

Incident Code

RUK067

LOCATION

Пісочин, Pisochyn, Kharkiv, Ukraine

On March 18 2022, one person was injured when 10 residential buildings in Pisochyn, Kharkiv were hit by suspected Russian shelling which also burnt a car and damaged several others, according to local sources. Oleg Chornobai, the Head of the Pisochyn community announced the incident via Facebook, also stating that one person was injured in

Summary

First published
March 18, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Artillery
Infrastructure
Power Station
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
Town
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Incident date

March 27, 2022

Incident Code

RUK083

LOCATION

с. Оскіл, Ізюмський район, Oskil, Izium, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Seven civilians including two minors were reported killed and five, including a 4-year-old child, were reported injured after alleged Russian shelling of the village of Oskil of the Izyum district in Kharkiv on March 27th, 2022. A family of four, including a seven-year-old boy, were among those killed, after a rocket “hit one of the

Summary

First published
March 27, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
7
(2 children)
Civilians reported injured
5
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
Geolocation
Village
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Incident date

April 22, 2022

Incident Code

RUK138

LOCATION

Коротич, Korotych, Kharkiv, Ukraine

A man was killed and between five and six other civilians were injured by alleged Russian shelling of the village of Korotych the morning of April 22, 2022. The Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office reported on Telegram that a pre-trial investigation had been initiated into an incident where Russian forces shelling the village of Korotych, resulting

Summary

First published
April 22, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
Civilians reported injured
5–6
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
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

April 27, 2022

Incident Code

RUK153

LOCATION

Чугуїв, Chuhuiv, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Two adult civilians were injured by alleged Russian shelling of the territory of Chuhuiv around noon on April 27, 2022. Chuhuiv City Mayor Halyna Minayeva told Suspilne News that Russian forces shelling the territory of Chuhuiv injuring two civilians, and that no children were among the injured. Kharkiv Today also quoted the mayor who added

Summary

First published
April 27, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
City
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Incident date

Incident Code

RUK190

LOCATION

Куп'янський район, Kupianskyi District, Kharkiv, Ukraine

One civilian was killed when reported Russian shells hit the Kupianskyi district of Kharkiv on May 10th 2022.  There is no further information at this time. This assessment has reference to ACLED Code UKR57559.

Summary

First published
May 10, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
District
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Incident date

May 12, 2022

Incident Code

RUK197

LOCATION

Шебелинка, Shebelynka, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Three civilians were killed and five others were injured by alleged Russian shelling of Shebelynka on May 12, 2022. The head office of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Kharkiv posted on Telegram that an enemy projectile hit a “hangar building” at 4:35pm causing a fire to break out on the roof of the

Summary

First published
May 12, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
5
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
Village
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Incident date

March 8, 2022

Incident Code

RUK037

LOCATION

Чугуїв, Chuhuyiv, Kharkiv, Ukraine

One woman was killed by alleged Russian shelling of the city of Chuhuyiv on March 8, 2022. A tweet from @SerhiiZhorzh reported that a female Russian citizen was killed when Russian shelling hit her home in the city of Chuhuyiv, and that she had been living in Ukraine since 2012. Status Quo News attributed the

Summary

First published
March 8, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
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
Named victims
1 named
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
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Incident date

March 19, 2022

Incident Code

RUK071

LOCATION

ХТЗ, KhTZ, Kharkiv, Ukraine

On the evening of Saturday March 19th 2022, shelling by alleged Russian forces hit the Industrial District of Kharkiv in eastern Ukraine, killing two civilians including a 9-year-old child. Almost every source accounts for two civilians being killed, except for H_saltovka Telegram channel reporting five. However, every other source reported the victims as a 9-year-child

Summary

First published
March 19, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(1 child1 man)
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
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
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Incident date

April 6, 2022

Incident Code

RUK099

LOCATION

Золочів, Zolochiv, Kharkiv, Ukraine

On April 6th, 2022, a 33-year-old civilian was reported killed and three civilians, a woman over 50-years-old and two 65-66-year-olds (a man and a woman), were reported injured after an alleged Russian shelling of Zolochiv, Kharkiv. Viktor Kovalenko, the head of the community, reported that the 33-year-old civilian was running “from his house to the

Summary

First published
April 6, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Infrastructure
Healthcare
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
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
Geolocation
Town
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Incident date

April 23, 2022

Incident Code

RUK140

LOCATION

Cалтівка, Saltivka, Kharkiv, Ukraine

On the afternoon of April 23, there were reports of shelling by Russian forces in Kharkiv. This took place in Saltivka, an area within the city’s North Eastern Kyivskiy district, and reportedly resulted in four civilian injuries, including an elderly woman and those trying to rescue her, classifying this incident as a double tap strike.

Summary

First published
April 23, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
4
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
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
View Incident

Incident date

April 23, 2022

Incident Code

RUK141

LOCATION

Чугуївський райони, Дергачівська громада, Chuguivskyi district, Dergachivska community, Kharkiv, Ukraine

On 23rd April 2022, it was reported that three people were killed and between one to two people were injured as a result of alleged Russian shelling in the Chuguiv and Dergachi districts of the Kharkiv region in north-eastern Ukraine. According to local media outlet Rayon, the head of Kharkiv Regional Military Administration Oleh Syniehubov

Summary

First published
April 23, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
Civilians reported injured
1–2
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
Geolocation
District
View Incident

Incident date

February 24, 2022

Incident Code

RUK001

LOCATION

Микрорайон Авиатор, будинок №157, Чугуїв, Aviator neighborhood (no. 157), Chuhuiv, Kharkiv, Ukraine

On February 24th 2022, one boy, aged 13, and a man were reportedly killed, and between 12 to 19 civilians were injured, including a woman, as a result of Russian forces firing of “heavy multiple rocket launcher systems” in Chuhuiv, Kharkiv. Whilst multiple sources reported that a young boy had died, only one reported that

Summary

First published
February 24, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(1 child1 man)
Civilians reported injured
12–19
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
Named victims
1 named
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
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Incident date

March 8, 2022

Incident Code

RUK042

LOCATION

Балаклея, Balakleya, Kharkiv, Ukraine

On March 8th 2022, an explosion in the centre of Balakleia reportedly killed one civilian and injured three other civilians, as a result of alleged Russian warplanes. According to a local source on Twitter, “two planes flew over and dropped three bombs.” Telegram posts by Kharkov Nash, which has expressed sympathies for Russia, speculated as

Summary

First published
March 8, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
3
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
View Incident

Incident date

March 30, 2022

Incident Code

RUK088

LOCATION

Харків, Kharkiv, Ukraine

One man was killed by alleged Russian shelling of Kharkiv on the night of March 30, 2022. Helsinki.org.ua reported that the father of a famous badminton player was killed during night shelling in Kharkiv. Tsn.ua added that the badminton player participated in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. The son of the man killed released a statement

Summary

First published
March 30, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
(1 man)
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
Named victims
1 named
Geolocation
City
View Incident

Incident date

April 10, 2022

Incident Code

RUK107

LOCATION

село Слатине, Slatyne village, Kharkiv, Ukraine

On April 10th, two civilians, a man and a woman were reported killed following alleged Russian forces shelling the village of Slatyne, Dergachev district, in Kharkiv oblast, according to numerous reports. According to Suspilne News, Russian troops repeatedly shelled Slatyne in Kharkiv.  Civilian infrastructure, particularly homes, was destroyed and two civilians were killed. Additional reports

Summary

First published
April 10, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
2
(1 woman1 man)
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
Geolocation
Village
View Incident

Incident date

May 2, 2022

Incident Code

RUK170

LOCATION

Руська Лозова, Ruska Lozova, Kharkiv, Ukraine

On May 2 2022, a convoy of vehicles engaged in the evacuation of Ruska Lozova was reportedly hit by mortar fire allegedly directed by Russian forces. According to local media, two cars were damaged and one civilian was injured. In a post published on Facebook, Vyacheslav Zadorenko, mayor of the neighboring town Derhachi, described the

Summary

First published
May 2, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Infrastructure
Evacuation Route
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
1
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
Geolocation
Village
View Incident

Incident date

May 5, 2022

Incident Code

RUK177

LOCATION

Надеждівському Старостинському окрузі, Nadezhdi Starostyn district, Kharkiv, Ukraine

On May 5, 2022, a village within the Nadezhdi Starostyn District was reportedly hit with Russian rocket fire. According to local media and the mayor of the nearby city of Loziv, one civilian, identified as an elderly woman, was killed during this event. Posting on Facebook on May 6, the Mayor of Loziv, Sergiy Selenskyy,

Summary

First published
May 5, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
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
Geolocation
Subdistrict
View Incident

Incident date

March 1, 2022

Incident Code

RUK021

LOCATION

Новобаварский проспект, Novobavarsky Avenue, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Between five and eight civilians were killed and up to 10 others were injured by alleged Russian airstrikes/shelling of a residential building on Novobavarsky Avenue, 95 in the Bavaria district of Kharkiv on March 1, 2022. Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group identified eight people killed, six people injured, and 38 people rescued following the bombing.

Summary

First published
March 1, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Infrastructure
Healthcare
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
5 – 8
Civilians reported injured
6–10
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
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
View Incident

Incident date

March 18, 2022

Incident Code

RUK068

LOCATION

Заводи, Zavody, Kharkiv, Ukraine

On March 18th 2022, alleged Russian bombardment struck the village of Zavody, Kharkiv, killing four civilians, including two women and a child, and wounding one, a woman. The initial reports described a Russian shell striking a residential building. A collection of sources noted that a family was killed in a suspected Russian airstrike.  A man,

Summary

First published
March 18, 2022
Last updated
April 17, 2025
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
4
(1 child2 women1 man)
Civilians reported injured
1
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
Geolocation
Village
View Incident

Incident date

March 27, 2022

Incident Code

RUK084

LOCATION

на автодорозі між с. Шевелівка та с. Гусарівка, Highway between Shevelivka and Husarivka, Kharkiv, Ukraine

A family of three civilians, a woman, a man, and a 3-year-old child, were reported killed on March 27th, 2022 in the Izyum district of Kharkiv as the result of an alleged Russian shelling. The press service of the Kharkiv regional prosecutor’s office reported via Telegram that the family was found dead in a Honda

Summary

First published
March 27, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery, Ground operation
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
(1 child1 woman1 man)
Causes of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions, Small arms and light weapons
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
Geolocation
Street
View Incident

Incident date

April 14, 2022

Incident Code

RUK118

LOCATION

Слобідський район, Slobidskyi district, Kharkiv, Ukraine

One civilian was killed and eight other civilians were reportedly injured when a Russian shell hit a garage cooperative on April 14th 2022 in the Slobid district of Kharkiv, as reported in local sources including by an injured man to Suspilne Kharkiv on YouTube. Videos including on Telegram show images of destructed garages and cars

Summary

First published
April 14, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Airstrike and/or Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
8
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
Geolocation
Neighbourhood/area
View Incident

Incident date

April 27, 2022

Incident Code

RUK154

LOCATION

Салтівка, Saltivka, Kharkiv, Ukraine

One civilian was killed and up to three others were injured in alleged Russian shelling of Saltivka district of the city of Kharkiv the evening of April 27, 2022. Oleksandr Skoryk, deputy of the Kharkiv Regional Council, told Espresso.tv that in Kharkiv there was one death and three wounded from shelling. The deputy also added

Summary

First published
April 27, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
1
Civilians reported injured
2–3
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
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
View Incident

Incident date

May 10, 2022

Incident Code

RUK192

LOCATION

Циркуни, Tsyrkuny, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Three civilians were allegedly shot by Russian forces and their bodies were discovered on May 10, 2022 in the village of Tsyrkuny. According to Suspilne News, Serhii Bolvinov, head of the Kharkiv Oblast Police Investigative Department reported that after the liberation of the village of Tsyrkuny, the bodies of three civilians were found on the

Summary

First published
May 10, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery, Ground operation
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
3
Cause of injury / death
Small arms and light weapons
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
Geolocation
Exact location (via Airwars)
View Incident

Incident date

May 12, 2022

Incident Code

RUK198

LOCATION

Балаклія, Balakliya, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Two civilians were injured by alleged Russian shelling of Balakliia on May 12, 2022. The Head of the Kharkiv Regional State Administration Oleg Synegubov posted on Telegram that “2 people were also injured in Balaklia.” This incident has reference to ACLED code UKR57686. No other information is available for this incident.

Summary

First published
May 12, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Single source claim
Strike type
Artillery
Civilian harm reported
Yes
Civilians reported killed
Unknown
Civilians reported injured
2
Cause of injury / death
Heavy weapons and explosive munitions
Airwars civilian harm grading
Weak
Single source claim, though sometimes featuring significant information.
Suspected belligerent
Russian Military
Geolocation
Town
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Incident date

March 8, 2022

Incident Code

RUK038

LOCATION

вул. Краснодарська 177, Чугуїв, Krasnodars’ka St. 177, Chuguiv, Kharkiv, Ukraine

Three civilians, including a child, were injured by alleged Russian shelling of a building at Krasnodarska 177 on March 8, 2022. Donpatriot News added that shells hit a building at Krasnodarskaya 177 which destroyed 27 apartments from the 2nd to the 9th floor, and the 3rd and 4th floors collapsed, resulting in the injury of

Summary

First published
March 8, 2022
Last updated
December 15, 2024
Strike status
Likely strike
Strike type
Artillery
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
Geolocation
Nearby landmark
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