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Russia's Putin Vows Retaliation After Accusing Ukraine of Hitting Student Dormitory
- On Friday, a Ukrainian drone strike hit a student dormitory at Luhansk Pedagogical University in Starobilsk, killing at least four people and wounding 35 children, Russian officials reported.
- About 86 teenagers aged 14 to 18 were sleeping inside the facility when the overnight attack occurred, according to Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova, who described it as a "civilian facility where children study and live."
- The Kremlin condemned the strike as a "monstrous crime," with spokesman Dmitry Peskov demanding justice, while Russia's Investigative Committee alleged Ukraine used four UAVs in the attack.
- Following a pledge by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to respond to a recent raid on Kyiv that killed 24 people, Ukraine has not officially commented on the Luhansk dormitory strike.
- Russia's Defence Ministry reported that 217 Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight across the country, as rescuers continue searching the Starobilsk rubble for survivors despite threats of further UAV attacks.
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After a suspected attack on a student residence in the Luhansk region occupied by Russia, Vladimir Putin threatens with retaliation. Ukraine contradicts: a special Russian unit was hit. Uno also reacts.
·Germany
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Putin called the incident a “terrorist attack.” Ukraine denied attacking civilians.
After a suspected drone attack on a dormitory in occupied Luhansk, Putin speaks of a "terrorist act" – at least 6 people are said to have been killed. Kiev denies having attacked a civilian target.
·Dortmund, Germany
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"20 Minutes" takes stock for you every night about the conflict in Ukraine. This Friday 22 May 2026 was marked by a murderous Ukrainian strike, in a region occupied by Russia
·France
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Total News Sources55
Leaning Left13Leaning Right9Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution45% Left
Bias Distribution
- 45% of the sources lean Left
45% Left
L 45%
C 24%
R 31%
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