Ukrainian Attack on College in LPR Injures 36 Children
Ombudswoman puts number of college children affected by Ukrainian attack in LPR at 36

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A Ukrainian attack on a college in Starobelsk, Lugansk People's Republic, injured 36 children, with nine hospitalized, three in critical condition, and four fatalities reported. Eighteen families await news of potential victims still trapped under the rubble.
- 01The attack occurred on a college building and dormitory in Starobelsk, where 86 children were present.
- 02Nine children are currently hospitalized, with three in grave condition and four fatalities reported.
- 03Eighteen families are anxiously awaiting news regarding the search and rescue operation.
- 04Lugansk People's Republic head Leonid Pasechnik confirmed the use of drones in the attack.
- 05Ambassador Rodion Miroshnik indicated that approximately 18 individuals, including students and instructors, may still be trapped under the debris.
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On May 22, a Ukrainian drone attack targeted a college in Starobelsk, located in the Lugansk People's Republic (LPR), resulting in injuries to 36 children. According to Inna Shvenk, the regional children’s rights commissioner, nine of the injured children have been hospitalized, with three in grave condition. The attack occurred while 86 children, aged between 14 and 18, were present at the college. Tragically, four individuals have been confirmed dead, and 39 people sustained injuries in the incident. Eighteen families are currently awaiting updates from the ongoing search and rescue operations, as there are concerns that around 18 students and instructors may still be trapped beneath the rubble of the dormitory. LPR head Leonid Pasechnik reported that drones were employed in the assault, highlighting the escalating violence in the region. The situation remains dire as rescue efforts continue, and the community grapples with the aftermath of this tragic event.
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The attack has left families in distress as they await news about their children, and it highlights the ongoing violence affecting educational institutions in the region.
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