Russia hits training unit of Ukraine’s Ground Forces, kills three, injures 18
On Tuesday, Russian troops launched a missile strike on a training unit of the Ukrainian Army's Ground Forces, killing three people and wounding 18 servicemen, the Ukrainian Army's Ground Forces reported.
"Today, July 29, the enemy launched a missile strike on the territory of one of the training units of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Despite the security measures taken, unfortunately, it was not possible to completely avoid losses among personnel. As of 21:30, three dead and 18 wounded servicemen are known," the message on Facebook said.
As noted, the wounded are being promptly provided with all necessary medical assistance.
The Ground Forces express their sincere condolences to the relatives and friends of the deceased.
Also, to clarify all the circumstances and causes of the loss of personnel, a commission headed by the head of the Military Law and Order Service of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been created and an official investigation has been appointed, the command reported.
"If it is established that the actions or inaction of officials led to the death and injury of servicemen, the perpetrators will be held accountable," the Ground Forces emphasized.
It is also noted that the command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Ground Forces is taking additional security measures to preserve the lives and health of servicemen during missile and air strikes by the aggressor on training grounds and training centers.
