Russian forces launched two ballistic missiles on a Ukrainian Ground Forces training unit on Thursday, 16 October, killing and injuring several people, APA reports, citing Ukrainian media.
"Russia launched a large-scale combined strike on Ukraine, particularly by firing two ballistic missiles on a training unit operated by the Ukrainian Ground Forces, located in a relatively calm rear area of our country (the exact location is not specified – ed.)
Despite the air-raid warning, relocation to shelters and other security measures, it was not possible to entirely avoid casualties from the enemy strikes. The appropriate services are working at the scene. The wounded are receiving all necessary medical assistance. Service members of the unit will be able to contact their relatives shortly," the Operational Command Pivden (South) said in a statement.
The Military Law Enforcement Service is reported to be conducting an official investigation into the incident, following a decision by Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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