Ukraine war briefing: Six dead after drone attack on student dormitory

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22 May 2026 • 11:56 PM MYT
The Independent
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Ukraine war briefing: Six dead after drone attack on student dormitory

  • Russia accused Ukraine of a drone attack on a student dormitory in occupied Luhansk, claiming six deaths and 39 injuries, with Vladimir Putin threatening retaliation.
  • Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, stated that Ukraine is receiving increased support through US defence equipment sales to Nato allies, while stressing the alliance's value to the United States.
  • Nato conducted a military exercise in a London tube station, simulating a response to a Russian attack and testing electronic warfare capabilities.
  • The UN refugee agency reported that a Russian missile strike destroyed one of its warehouses in Dnipro, Ukraine, resulting in a $1m loss of emergency aid.
  • France is reportedly seeking to join a British-German initiative to develop new long-range missiles, aiming to reduce Europe's military reliance on the United States.

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