Event Brief
Ukraine drone hits Russian dormitory, 18 dead
Filed: May 23, 2026 at 8:03 PM ET
Summary: Vladimir Putin said a Ukraine drone hit a dormitory in Starobilsk, killing at least 18; Ukraine disputes it hit a dorm.
WHO: Russian President Vladimir Putin
WHAT: Putin said a Ukraine drone hit a Russian dormitory in Starobilsk, killing at least 18
WHEN: May 23, 2026 at 1:42 PM ET
WHERE: Starobilsk, Russia
WHY: A Ukraine drone strike was blamed for the dormitory deaths.
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