10 Injured in Ukrainian Drone Attack on Starobelsk College Dorm Remain Hospitalized
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- Ten people are still hospitalized following a Ukrainian drone attack on a college dorm in Starobelsk, Lugansk.
- The attack on May 22 killed 21 students aged 14-18, with 32 others discharged.
- The head of the republic declared a two-day mourning period.
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Why It Matters
The Ukrainian military launched drones at a college dorm in Starobelsk, Lugansk, resulting in casualties. The head of the republic declared a mourning period.
LUGANSK, May 24. /TASS/. Ten people remain in hospitals as a result of the recent deadly Ukrainian attack on a college dorm in the town of Starobelsk in the Lugansk People’s Republic (LPR), a source among first responders told TASS.
"According to the latest information, ten of the wounded remain in hospitals, while the remaining 32 have been discharged for out-patient treatment," the source said.
Head of the republic Leonid Pasechnik declared a two-day mourning period in the republic, describing the attack as "cynical and barbaric."
He confirmed the information that the rescue effort is over, and the death toll stood at 21.
The Ukrainian military launched drones at the academic building and dormitory of the Lugansk State Pedagogical University’s Vocational College in the city of Starobelsk in the early hours of May 22. As many as 86 students aged from 14 to 18 years were inside at the time of the attack. According to official reports, 21 people were killed and 42 wounded.
Open Questions
- What was the specific target or objective of the drone attack?
- What is the current status of the investigation into the attack?
- Are there any diplomatic responses or statements from international bodies regarding this incident?
