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Luhansk strike kills 18 as Russia vows retaliation

A strike on Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine killed 18 people and injured 42 others, prompting Russian accusations and a vow to retaliate.
WHO: Russian officials
WHAT: Russian officials accused Ukraine of a strike on Luhansk and vowed to retaliate after 18 people were killed and 42 injured.
WHEN: May 23, 2026 at 7:34 PM ET
WHERE: Luhansk (Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine)
WHY: The strike that killed 18 people and injured 42 others prompted Russian accusations and a vow to retaliate.

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