Russian drone strike on Rivne university injures 25, Faculty of Music destroyed
A morning attack on an educational building in western Ukraine killed at least two and damaged the faculty's main structure as casualty figures rose through the day.
What to know
- Russian drones struck Rivne State Humanitarian University in northwestern Ukraine on October 13, destroying the Faculty of Music building and injuring at least 25 people, two critically.
- Students were sheltered during the attack, but administrative staff were among the casualties; emergency response teams report ongoing medical operations.
- The strike was part of a broader overnight Russian assault involving 5 ballistic missiles, 108 Shahed drones, and other weapons; Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 88 drones.
Oleksandr Koval Head of Rivne Oblast Military Administration
Andrii Butenko Ukraine's Education and Science MinisterRivne State Humanitarian University Target institutionUkraine's Air Force Military authority
How it unfolded 6 developments, newest first · click a bar or a number to jump articlesposts
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Final casualty toll confirmed at 25 injured from Rivne strike
Reporting agencies consolidated the casualty count at 25 injured from the educational institution strike in central Rivne.
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🚨 BREAKING: The casualty toll from a Russian strike on an educational institution in central Rivne has risen to 25 injured.
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KYIV POST: Russian Drone Strike on Rivne University Injures 30, Forces Students to Remote Learning https://www. kyivpost.com/post/86961 Russian forces struck a Rivne State Humanitarian University on Tuesday, Oct. 13, injuring 30 people, including university staff. The attack nearly burned out the music faculty’s premises, leaving its building…
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A Russian drone attack on Rivne in western Ukraine struck a university, injuring 20 people. Students were in shelters, but university administrative staff were among those injured, Ukraine’s education minister said. https:// meduza.io/en/news/2026/10/13/r ussian-drones-strike-university-in-ukraine-s-rivne-injuring-20
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Casualty count reaches 25; two in serious condition undergoing surgery
Police reported the injury toll had risen to 25, with three more under medical examination and two in critical condition requiring surgery. Education Minister Andrii Butenko disclosed that the Faculty of Music building was almost completely gutted by fire, with neighboring buildings damaged.
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Injury toll climbs to 20; emergency crews continue aftermath operations
As emergency response continued, the confirmed number of injured rose to 20 people following the morning attack.
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The number of people injured in Rivne has risen to 20 following the morning attack. Emergency crews continue working to deal with the aftermath of the strike. #Ukraine
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Rivne authorities confirm 20 injured, identify target as university building
Oleksandr Koval, head of Rivne Oblast Military Administration, confirmed 20 injured with one in critical condition. The strike hit Rivne State Humanitarian University, damaging the second floor and sparking a fire.
“All victims are receiving medical assistance. Rescuers, police, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), and municipal services are working at the scene.”
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first by Kyiv Independent, 23h ago
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Initial casualty count rises to 14 as search and rescue continues
Early reports indicated 14 people injured with ongoing rescue operations at the civilian target. Anton Herashchenko posted updates from the scene.
“14 people injured as of now, the search and rescue operation continues. This is a civilian object, of course.”
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A Russian strike on a university building in Rivne. 14 people injured as of now, the search and rescue operation continues. This is a civilian object, of course.
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Russian drone strikes educational institution in Rivne
A Russian drone struck an educational building in central Rivne, causing serious damage. Regional authorities began clarifying details on the condition of the wounded.
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first by Meduza EN, 19h ago · also Euronews
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first by Interfax-Ukraine, 20h ago
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❗️Russia struck an educational institution in central Rivne with a drone, according to the regional authorities. The building suffered serious damage and people were injured. Details on the condition of the wounded are being clarified. # Ukraine
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At least ten people injured, search and rescue ongoing after Russian strike hit educational building in Rivne, Ukraine, local official reports
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