💥 Attack

Luhansk occupied city was struck by missiles in the area of the bus station, with reports indicating Storm Shadow missiles were likely used.

Luhansk, Luhansk Oblast
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Two strikes in the area of the bus station in Luhansk. Most likely missiles. The strikes were carried out in the same way, most likely by British-French Storm Shadow missiles.

Fragments of a foreign-made rocket have been found in the area of the strike

An explosion at a barbershop in occupied Luhansk injured Igor Kornet and four others, with three reported in serious condition.

Russian proxy officials claimed the explosion was an act of sabotage.

SBU director Vasyl Malyuk claimed Kornet was targeted for his role in the occupation government and that he visited the establishment once a week.

Enemy forces conducted an air strike in Spirne and shelled Makiivka, Bilohorivka, Verkhnyokamianske, and Spirne on May 15.

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Extracted: 2026-07-18T17:02:01.815Z

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