Russian glide bomb bombardment of Sloviansk kills 5, injures 9

July 24, 2026·Developing

On 24 July 2026, Russian forces struck Sloviansk in eastern Ukraine with glide bombs, killing five people and injuring nine others. The attack is part of ongoing Russian bombardment of the Donetsk region.

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What we know — and what we don't

What we know

Russian forces used glide bombs to strike Sloviansk on 24 July 2026.
Five people were killed and nine injured in the bombardment.
The strike location is in eastern Ukraine near coordinates lat 48.85, lng 37.61.
At least 11 people were reported killed across Ukraine on 23 July 2026 as both sides continued to exchange attacks, indicating a broader pattern of strikes.

What we don't know yet

Specific targets struck within Sloviansk (civilian or military infrastructure) are not confirmed.
Whether the glide bomb type has been independently identified is unclear.

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#136712Unverifiedstrike

Russian attacks kill 5, injure 47 across Ukraine over past day amid military command shake-up

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Permanent URL: https://fulcrum.watch/events/russian-glide-bomb-bombardment-of-sloviansk-kills-5-injures-9

Suggested citation

Fulcrum (2026). "Russian glide bomb bombardment of Sloviansk kills 5, injures 9." https://fulcrum.watch/events/russian-glide-bomb-bombardment-of-sloviansk-kills-5-injures-9

Jul 22, 2026, 21:41 UTC

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#114485Unverifiedcasualty

At least 11 killed in Ukraine as Moscow and Kyiv continue to trade attacks

Jul 23, 2026, 23:45 UTC

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#189314Unverifiedstrike

5 killed, 9 injured as Russian forces bombard Sloviansk with glide bombs

Jul 24, 2026, 02:50 UTC

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