Russia targeted a school with a history of 100 years in the Ukrainian city of Luhansk. After the Russian attack, the school was badly damaged. “It was one of the best educational institutions in Luhansk. After the bombardment, a fire broke out and more than 100 years of artifacts were destroyed. The school was built at the end of the 19th century. The students of this place were placed in good places with high scores. We will use all our strength to repair the school,” said Luhansk Governor Sergey Gayday.

Yana Goncherenko, a graduate of the school spoke about the incident, saying, “It was founded more than 100 years ago by the Belgians. It was one of the top 100 schools in the country. It saw 2 world wars and resisted the 2014 invasion, but was destroyed in 2022 by the unworthy.”

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Srebrenica Genocide Victims Laid to Rest on 30th Anniversary

On Jul 11, 2025

Seven newly identified victims of the 1995 Srebrenica genocide were buried at the Potocari Memorial Cemetery in Bosnia and Herzegovina on the 30th anniversary of the massacre. The genocide, recognized by international courts, claimed over 8,300 Muslim lives during the Bosnian War.

The ceremony drew leaders and officials from across the region and Europe, including Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, and French and NATO representatives.

Bosnian official Denis Bećirović emphasized the years of propaganda and planning that led to the genocide, while French President Emmanuel Macron warned that denialism has no place in EU-aspiring nations. NATO’s Mark Rutte called it a lasting tragedy linking the Netherlands and Bosnia.

Sirens marked the remembrance across cities, and symbolic tributes—including a silent jump from Mostar Bridge and the release of lilies—honored the victims. The newly buried include victims aged between 17 and 67.

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Srebrenica Genocide Victims Laid to Rest on 30th Anniversary