July 2022 Chasiv Yar missile strike

Overview

A missile strike on two residential buildings in Chasiv Yar was carried out by the Russian army at 21:17 local time on 9 July 2022, during the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. At least 48 people were killed. Due to the impact, a five-story residential building partially collapsed. Two entrances were completely destroyed.

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Significance

The Russian missile strike on Chasiv Yar on 9 July 2022 struck two residential buildings, killing at least 48 civilians and causing the partial collapse of a five-story block with two entrances completely destroyed. The strike occurred during the broader Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine and was representative of the pattern of strikes on civilian infrastructure and residential areas documented throughout the full-scale invasion. The targeting of populated housing rather than military positions drew international attention to Russian conduct during the campaign.