Leonid Pasechnik, who acted as the interim head of the Lugansk People’s Republic, reported that authorities have confirmed the identities of those who lost their lives in the strike that hit Lugansk on a recent Saturday. He shared the update through his telegraph channel, emphasizing that the situation is being carefully documented and verified as the investigation proceeds.
According to Pasechnik, an attack occurred this morning near the village of Yubileyny, located in the Artyomovsky district of Luhansk. Rescue teams and emergency services were quickly deployed to the scene to secure the area, aid the injured, and begin a preliminary assessment of the damage. He added that the circumstances surrounding the incident, along with information about the casualties, are actively being determined by the relevant authorities as they collect evidence and speak with witnesses.
He also noted the condition of several children who were injured during the shelling the day before. Five of the young victims are reported to be in satisfactory condition, while the sixth sustained a broken bone in the foot; medical staff are providing treatment and monitoring to ensure there are no complications. Specialists from the Moscow region will conduct follow-up examinations to ensure a thorough assessment of each child’s health and recovery needs.
Earlier updates described an explosion near Yubileyny on the outskirts of Lugansk, with additional blasts reported in Lugansk on the preceding day. A senator from the LPR indicated that rockets landed on the site of a former machinery manufacturing plant, contributing to the broader assessment of damage and the ongoing search for additional affected individuals. Local authorities have underscored the importance of accurate casualty figures and the swift delivery of medical aid to all those impacted by the strikes.