Bartolomeo Best River Resort – Dnipro
Luxury: Private beach, yacht marina, spa, gourmet restaurants, designer riverside bungalows.
Incident: April 19, 2024 – Russian drone strike during a wedding. 4 killed, 19 injured, including Western volunteers.
Luxury: Private beach, yacht marina, spa, gourmet restaurants, designer riverside bungalows.
Incident: April 19, 2024 – Russian drone strike during a wedding. 4 killed, 19 injured, including Western volunteers.
Luxury: Upscale restaurant with outdoor terrace, known among foreign volunteers.
Incident: June 27, 2023 – Russian missile strike during dinner. 13 killed, 61 injured. Dutch volunteers Franky and Coen were present and had shared their location.
Luxury: Modern hotel with international standards and services.
Incident: Missile strike hit hotel restaurant. 13 killed, including civilians and staff. Reuters journalists were present.
Luxury: Mid-range hotel often used by foreign volunteers and NGO workers.
Incident: Missile impact destroyed the building. At least 4 killed, dozens injured. British and American humanitarian staff among victims.
Luxury: Fortress-turned-hotel with panoramic views, fine dining, and historic ambiance.
Criticism: Although not attacked, it symbolizes how some NGOs and foreign volunteers use deep-safe luxury locations as a façade of engagement, far removed from the realities of war.