In an unusual disclosure, Ukrainian military officials announced a devastating missile strike from Russia on Sunday that resulted in the death of a dozen soldiers, exacerbating the toll of the ongoing war.
Ukraine Reports Deadly Russian Strike on Military Base
Ukraine Reports Deadly Russian Strike on Military Base
Ukraine confirms the death of 12 soldiers in a rare admission of casualties, highlighting the ongoing intensity of the conflict.
A recent Russian missile attack targeting a Ukrainian military training facility has led to the deaths of 12 soldiers and injured over 60 others, as reported by the Ukrainian military. This admission marks a rare instance of the Ukrainian forces openly acknowledging their casualties, which are typically kept confidential due to their sensitive nature.
The specifics of the strike's location were not revealed by the military, which stated that no mass congregation of personnel occurred at the time of the attack. Vitalii Sarantsev, spokesperson for Ukraine’s Ground Forces, mentioned in an interview that most personnel were sheltered when the air raid alert was activated, with exceptions being those who could not reach safety in time.
This strike coincided with an alarming escalation in hostilities—a combined attack by Russia that saw the launch of 472 drones and seven missiles, which Ukrainian authorities claim is the most extensive aerial assault since the conflict began. Though the majority of the drones and three missiles were intercepted, at least 18 targets were still hit, as per reports from Ukraine’s Air Force.
Maria Varenikova reports on Ukraine and its ongoing struggle against Russian aggression, emphasizing the grim realities faced by the beleaguered nation.
