Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the Defense Ministry to prepare a response after a deadly strike on a college dormitory in Starobelsk, located in the Russian-controlled Luhansk region. Moscow claims Ukrainian drones hit the building in multiple waves, killing students and injuring dozens more, including children. Putin called the attack a “terrorist act” and warned that Russia cannot respond with “just statements.” Rescue teams continue searching through the rubble as tensions between Russia and Ukraine escalate sharply once again.