A representative of the power structures in the LPR indicated that Igor Kornet, the acting head of the republic’s Ministry of Internal Affairs, sustained injuries in a blast and underwent a complex operation. Reports from TASS confirm that up to 70 percent of his lungs are affected, a circumstance that has necessitated intensive medical care. The agency cited a Moscow clinic as the site of the operation and noted that Kornet is receiving treatment there after the attack in Lugansk.
Earlier information from the LPR’s internal affairs leadership indicated that Kornet, who suffered injuries in the center of Lugansk, had been transported to Moscow for treatment under close medical supervision. Subsequent statements from the Russian Federation’s health authorities described his condition as serious in the wake of the assassination attempt. Kornet was reported to be in intensive care following the explosion, with multiple outlets confirming the incident and noting that four people incurred injuries in the blast near central Lugansk. [citation: TASS]
The attack took place in the afternoon on May 15, when an explosive device detonated at a barber shop located roughly 500 meters from key government and media facilities in Lugansk, including the Republic television building, the Government House, and the People’s Assembly. According to authorities, the device exploded inside a residence on Deekhina Street, triggering a security response and a broader investigation into the attack.
In the days that followed, official summaries from health and security agencies emphasized Kornet’s critical yet stabilizing trajectory as he received surgical care and ongoing medical attention in Moscow. The event has prompted ongoing discussions about security conditions in Lugansk and the surrounding region, with authorities continuing to assess the broader implications for public safety and regional governance. [citation: TASS]