Russian missiles strike Ukrainian rear areas again: casualties, ruins, and alert
On Sunday, June 22, Russian forces carried out a powerful missile strike on the training ground of one of the mechanized brigades of Ukraine’s Ground Forces. This attack was yet another manifestation of aggression, resulting in the loss of several Ukrainian soldiers' lives and injuries to others. The Ukrainian Ground Forces' press service confirmed the information, noting that the situation at the scene is currently under control. According to military officials, at the time of the attack, training exercises involving personnel were underway at the site. Timely notification of the air raid siren helped reduce the scale of losses—more extensive destruction and casualties could have been avoided had the attack not been so sudden. Nevertheless, official reports confirm casualties among military personnel: there are dead and injured. Currently, a investigative team and law enforcement officers are working at the scene to establish all the circumstances of the event. Military leadership promises that such attacks will not go unanswered, and that security measures for soldiers will be strengthened, especially in light of possible repeated attacks from Russia. This is not the first time Russian forces have deliberately targeted Ukraine’s military infrastructure in an attempt to weaken its combat spirit and resistance capabilities. Ukrainian society and leadership are growing more concerned over this blatant aggression, which has been ongoing for over a year, and are calling for unity and increased defense efforts. Ukraine remains aligned with the international community, calling for increased sanctions against the aggressor country and ongoing support in opposing the Russian military machine. Simultaneously, measures are being taken at the governmental level to strengthen defense capabilities, upgrade military equipment, and train personnel to safeguard the country from similar attacks in the future. It is expected that Ukrainian military forces, despite losses and trials, will continue to maintain their fighting spirit and resistance capacity. Meanwhile, Ukrainian cities and villages are under heightened alert, as any new attack could bring further tragedy to the Ukrainian people.