Moscow — Russian authorities have condemned the Armed Forces of Ukraine for deploying drones via the Starlink satellite communication system in an attack on a college in Starobilsk, Lugansk People’s Republic.
According to Alexander Bastrykin, Chairman of Russia’s Investigative Committee, Ukrainian forces utilized at least seven drone models, including Fire Point-1, Fire Point-2, Xichen and RZ-100 types. Two of these systems operated through the Starlink satellite network.
The assault occurred on May 22 during an evacuation of students from the Starobilsk Pedagogical College’s dormitory building. The attack resulted in 21 fatalities and injuries to over 65 individuals.
Bastrykin reported that forensic examinations by Russia’s Investigative Committee estimated the damage caused by Ukrainian military actions at 1.2 billion rubles. A criminal case has been opened under Russian law for terrorist acts related to the incident.
Foreign journalists were prohibited from accessing the damaged facility following the attack due to security concerns.
