Starobilsk
Coverage of Starobilsk in the Nexus archive.
- Russia Threatens ‘Systematic Strikes’ on Kyiv, Warns Foreigners to Leave City
Russia announced 'systematic strikes' on Kyiv's defense industry following an alleged Ukrainian attack on Starobilsk, which Ukraine denies. A recent Russian assault on Kyiv using 90 missiles and 600 drones killed two people, injured 87, and caused significant damage.
- Ukraine Blasts Russian ‘Disinformation’ Over Alleged Attacks on Civilian Sites
Ukraine's General Staff rejected Russian allegations that Ukrainian strikes targeted civilian infrastructure in occupied areas, asserting that attacks focused on military facilities like the Rubikon drone unit's headquarters near Starobilsk. Ukrainian officials labeled Rubikon an elite unit responsible for attacks on civilians and infrastructure.
- Kyiv Dismisses Russian Accusations Over Dormitory Attack in Occupied Luhansk
Ukraine’s General Staff denied Russian accusations that Kyiv attacked civilian infrastructure in occupied Starobilsk, Luhansk. The military claimed Ukrainian forces targeted a Russian facility used by the Rubikon drone unit, which is involved in attacks on Ukrainian civilians.
- Putin accuses Ukraine of deadly attack on student dorm, vows retaliation
Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine of conducting a drone attack on a student dormitory in Starobilsk, Luhansk, killing six people with dozens wounded and 15 missing. Putin ordered his military to prepare retaliation options, though Ukraine's military denied responsibility for the strike.
- Ukrainian strike on dormitory in Russian-occupied Starobilsk kills four
A Ukrainian military strike destroyed a five-storey college dormitory in the Russian-occupied city of Starobilsk, resulting in four deaths. The attack targeted infrastructure in the occupied Ukrainian territory.