Putin Accuses Ukraine of 'Terrorist' School Attack in Luhansk; Russia Seeks UN Security Council Meeting

Russia has formally requested an emergency session of the UN Security Council following what it describes as a "terrorist" drone attack on a vocational school in Starobilsk, Luhansk region. Moscow claims the attack, which reportedly killed at least six people and injured dozens, was a deliberate targeting of civilians, including young students aged 14 to 18.

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This strike was not an accident

President Vladimir Putin publicly condemned the incident, stating, "This strike was not an accident," and accused the Kyiv regime of confirming its "terrorist nature." He has ordered the military to prepare response options, signaling a potential escalation of hostilities. Russian judicial authorities have launched a criminal investigation, with conflicting reports on the number of drones involved, ranging from four to sixteen.

The Russian Foreign Ministry, in its official request to the UN, accused Ukraine and its "sponsors" of contributing to the conflict's escalation and hindering diplomatic de-escalation efforts. The ministry stated, "By committing this atrocity against the children of Starobelsk, the Kyiv regime and its sponsors assume full responsibility for the escalation of hostilities and for sabotaging political and diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict."

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confirming the terrorist nature of the Kyiv regime

This incident occurs against the backdrop of Russia's ongoing claims over the Luhansk region, which it annexed following referendums not recognized internationally. While Ukraine has not officially commented on the Starobilsk attack, it had earlier reported drone strikes on a Russian oil refinery. The situation remains highly tense, with Russia leveraging international platforms to condemn Ukraine's actions and justify its own military objectives.

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By committing this atrocity against the children of Starobelsk, the Kyiv regime and its sponsors assume full responsibility for the escalation of hostilities and for sabotaging political and diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict.