Russian strike destroys apartment block in Chasiv Yar, Donetsk oblast, killing dozens
Confirmedon two or more distinct origins, at least one tied to no party: 2 distinct origins, 2 tied to no party.
A Russian strike on 9 July hit a five-storey apartment building in Chasiv Yar, in Bakhmut district. VOA reported 31 dead by 11 July, and Al Jazeera, citing Ukrainian officials, reported the toll had reached 46 by 13 July as rescuers cleared rubble. Russia's defence ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said the strike hit a gathering point of a Ukrainian brigade.
- When
- 9 July 2022
- Where
- Chasiv Yar, Ukraine
- What
- missile attack, residential
- Acting party
- Ministry of Defence of Russia
- Attribution
- Attributed by independent sources. Ukrainian officials blamed Russia; Russia's defence ministry described the site as a military target.
- In the record
- Published 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC · revision 1 · monthly summary
Sources
- Evidence Voice of America
- Count Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
- Corroboration ABC News (Australia)
History
| When | Field | From | To | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC | status | null | confirmed | P1 monthly summary: researched from cited sources and graded by the one rule |
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