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Yahoo
2 days ago
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Russian missile strike hits Ukrainian Ground Forces training unit in Poltava Oblast: injuries reported
Russian forces launched a missile strike on one of the training units belonging to the Ukrainian Ground Forces in Poltava Oblast on Wednesday 4 June. Source: Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Telegram Details: The command reports that the strike has left personnel injured. At the time of the attack, military personnel were at the training ground, undertaking training tasks. Quote: "Thanks to timely security measures, including the dispersal of personnel, the use of shelters and adherence to protocols during an air raid, a large number of casualties were prevented." Details: A special commission has been established to investigate the circumstances of the incident and assess the damage. Its findings will be unveiled upon completion of the investigation. Background: On 1 June, Russian troops launched a missile strike on a training unit of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, killing at least 12 people and injuring more than 60. Mykhailo Drapatyi, Commander of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, resigned that same day due to the tragedy, noting that as commander, he had been unable to fully ensure that his orders were carried out. Subsequently, Drapatyi had stated that he would remain in service, as he had spoken with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and received an assignment from him. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
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2 days ago
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Russia strikes Ukrainian military training facility in Poltava Oblast, military says
Russia launched a missile attack against a military training facility in Poltava Oblast on June 4, resulting in injuries among the personnel, the Ground Forces' press service reported. "Thanks to timely and carefully planned security measures... the worst has been avoided," the press service said, saying that no soldiers have been killed in the attack against the central region, which lies about 100 kilometers (60 miles) east of Kyiv. The strike follows a string of Russian attacks against Ukrainian military facilities across Ukraine. A deadly missile strike on a training camp in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on June 1 killed at least 12 soldiers and led to the resignation of then-Ground Forces Commander Mykhailo Drapatyi, who was later appointed the commander of the Joint Forces. The casualties sustained in Russian attacks deep in the rear sparked backlash, with military leadership facing criticism for failing to provide adequate security for soldiers and recruits. Security protocols, including dispersal of personnel and the use of shelters, "saved the lives of service members who were at the training facility at the time of the strike" on June 4, the Ground Force said. "Unfortunately, there are wounded. All victims are receiving care in specialized medical institutions." The press service did not specify the number of victims or the exact location of the targeted military facility. A special commission has been established to clarify the circumstances of the attack and the resulting damage, according to the statement. Read also: In western Ukraine, ethnic Romanians grapple with war, identity, and displacement We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Mykhailo Drapatyi appointed as Commander of Joint Forces of Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi as Commander of the Joint Forces. Source: a statement by Zelenskyy; Defence Minister Rustem Umierov Quote: "Mykhailo Drapatyi will focus exclusively on combat issues and has been appointed Commander of the Joint Forces so that he can devote 100% of his attention to the front line. As regards the Ground Forces system, especially tasks such as training, preparation, changes in military enlistment offices and everything related to that, another person will be responsible for this." Details: Defence Minister Rustem Umierov also announced that a new person will be appointed in the Ground Forces who will be responsible for recruitment, mobilisation, training, and introducing new approaches in these processes to ensure the quality of training. However, Umierov did not say who it would be or when to expect the appointment. Background: On 1 June, Russian troops launched a missile strike on a training unit of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, killing at least 12 people and injuring more than 60. Drapatyi resigned that same day due to the tragedy, noting that as commander he had been unable to fully ensure that his orders were carried out. Earlier, Drapatyi had stated that he would remain in service, as he had spoken with President Zelenskyy and received an assignment from him. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
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2 days ago
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Ukrainian Ground Forces commander to remain in service despite resignation
Commander of the Ukrainian Ground Forces Mykhailo Drapatyi has announced that he will remain in service despite submitting a resignation request on 1 June 2025 following a Russian missile strike on a training ground. Source: Drapatyi on Facebook; Ukrainska Pravda sources Quote: "I had a lengthy discussion with the President. I reported all known details of the training ground tragedy – each step, who was present, who was responsible for the personnel, and who should have acted. I explained my reasons for resigning. The President listened, supported me, and urged me to focus on the war, the front and victory." Drapatyi added that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has assigned him a new task. "I remain in service, on the front line, where I belong and can contribute most," he wrote. Sources told Ukrainska Pravda that Drapatyi will lead the Command of the Joint Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Background On 1 June, Russia launched a missile strike on a training unit of Ukraine's Ground Forces. At least 12 soldiers are known to have been killed and over 60 injured. Drapatyi submitted his resignation that day, citing his inability to fully enforce orders as commander. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Reuters
2 days ago
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Zelenskiy announces military shakeup, commander who resigned given new assignment
June 3 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced a shakeup in Ukraine's military on Tuesday, including the appointment to a new post of a commander who tendered his resignation over a deadly Russian attack. Zelenskiy, speaking in his nightly video address, said Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi, who offered to quit as commander of Ukraine's land forces over an attack on a training area, would now serve as the new commander of joint forces. Zelenskiy said another commander, whom he did not identify, would take charge of land forces. He said the appointment had also been approved of Oleh Apostol as commander of paratroops and Robert Brovdi as commander of unmanned systems.
