Ukrainian Strike in LPR Leaves 18 Children Trapped Under Rubble
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Nine people remain trapped under rubble at the site of a Ukrainian strike on a university and dormitory in Starobilsk, Luhansk People's Republic. The attack has injured 39 children and raised urgent concerns about civilian safety in the conflict zone. Rescue operations continue amid uncertainty over the survivors' conditions.
Reported Facts
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- •The strike occurred in Starobilsk, a town in the Luhansk People's Republic.
- •Ukrainian forces targeted a university and a dormitory in the attack.
- •39 children were reported injured as a result of the strike.
- •Rescue teams have confirmed that nine people are still trapped under the rubble as of May 23, 2026.
- •The LPR authorities have publicly stated the possibility that 18 children remain trapped under the dormitory rubble.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If rescue teams successfully extract all trapped individuals then the immediate humanitarian crisis in Starobilsk will ease, potentially reducing local and international pressure on Ukrainian forces.
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Primary Sources (6)
RUKommersant (RU)Под завалами на месте удара по Старобельску остаются девять человекRUInterfax (RU)В ЛНР 18 детей могут оставаться под завалами после удара ВСУ по вузу и общежитиюRURBC (RU)Число раненых при ударе по колледжу в ЛНР детей возросло до 39RUKommersant (RU)Львова-Белова: под завалами общежития в Старобельске могут оставаться 18 детей