Russian missile strike hits Ukrainian training facility: casualties and ongoing security challenges
On the night of August 12, Ukraine’s armed forces endured yet another missile attack carried out by Russian troops.
This strike targeted a training unit of the Ukrainian Ground Forces situated within a designated military training area.
Official sources, including the Telegram channel of the Ground Forces, report that alerts were issued promptly, ensuring soldiers received the warning just as preparations for sheltering began.
During their movement towards designated shelters, a group of servicemen found themselves directly in the impact zone of cluster munitions.
As a result, there are casualties and injuries among the personnel.
Preliminary reports indicate one fatality, with 11 others sustaining various degrees of injury, and 12 soldiers seeking medical help due to trauma and acute stress.
Emergency services are working on-site to provide necessary assistance to the wounded and affected personnel.
The Ukrainian Ground Forces’ command expresses condolences to the family and friends of the fallen and emphasizes the importance of vigilance and reinforced safety measures.
Earlier that day, Russia launched ballistic missile strikes targeting neighboring regions, including explosions in the Chernihiv area, underscoring the ongoing security challenges faced by Ukraine.