Strike on Druzhkivka
On May 24, Russian forces dropped a FAB-250 glide bomb equipped with a UMPK guidance module on a residential area in Druzhkivka, Donetsk region. The attack killed a 70-year-old woman and wounded five people. Among the injured are one man and four women aged 40 to 73, all suffering from blast injuries. The bomb struck an apartment building, highlighting the danger posed to civilians.
Investigation and Aftermath
The Kramatorsk District Prosecutor's Office has launched a pre-trial investigation into the incident. The attack has been classified under Part 2 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, which addresses war crimes.
On May 24, Russian forces carried out 82 airstrikes across Ukraine, dropping 255 guided bombs, with the FAB-250 equipped with a UMPK module being one of the most commonly used. This case underscores a troubling pattern of using aerial weapons against residential neighborhoods, endangering the lives of civilians.
This incident is part of a broader picture illustrating the escalation of the conflict in Ukraine and the rising number of civilian casualties.
The use of aerial weapons in such instances highlights serious violations of international laws and rules of war, raising concerns among international organizations and human rights advocates. The investigation launched by the prosecutor's office could be a crucial step toward holding those responsible for war crimes accountable.
The tragic events in Druzhkivka are part of a disturbing trend of escalating violence in the region. Similar incidents have recently occurred, such as a deadly airstrike in Kramatorsk that resulted in casualties among civilians. For more details on this ongoing situation and its implications, see the full report on the Kramatorsk airstrike.