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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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20 hours 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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20 hours 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!
South China Morning Post
3 days ago
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Russian strike kills 12 Ukrainian soldiers during training amid peace talks uncertainty
At least 12 Ukrainian service members were killed and more than 60 were injured in a Russian missile strike on the location of a Ukrainian army training unit on Sunday, according to a statement from the Ukrainian Ground Forces. The strike occurred at 12.50pm, the statement said, emphasising that no formations or mass gatherings of personnel were being held at the time. An investigative commission was created to uncover the circumstances around the attack that led to such a loss in personnel, the statement said. The training unit is located to the rear of the 1,000km active front line, where Russian reconnaissance and strike drones are able to strike. Ukraine's forces suffer from manpower shortages and take extra precautions to avoid mass gatherings, as the skies across the front line are saturated with Russian drones looking for targets. 'If it is established that the actions or inaction of officials led to the death or injury of servicemen, those responsible will be held strictly accountable,' the Ukrainian Ground Forces' statement said. A local resident looks out of the window of his flat in a multi-storey residential building, damaged following a Russian drone strike on Kyiv on May 24. Photo: TNS Northern pressure
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3 days ago
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Russia kills 12 Ukrainian soldiers in missile strike, captures village in Sumy region
At least 12 Ukrainian service members were killed and more than 60 were injured in a Russian missile strike on the location of a Ukrainian army training unit Sunday, according to a statement from the Ukrainian Ground Forces. read more A Russian missile strike on a Ukrainian army training facility killed at least 12 soldiers and wounded more than 60 others on Sunday, according to the Ukrainian military. The attack targeted a training unit location, with casualties confirmed by 12:50 p.m., the army said in a statement. Meanwhile, Moscow claimed its forces had captured another village in Ukraine's northern Sumy region, where Kyiv has warned of a potential large-scale cross-border offensive. Russia's defense ministry said its troops had 'liberated' Oleksiivka, a village roughly 7 kilometers from the Russian border. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD he training unit is located to the rear of the 1,000-kilometer active front line, where Russian reconnaissance and strike drones are able to strike. Ukraine's forces suffer from manpower shortages and take extra precautions to avoid mass gatherings as the skies across the front line are saturated with Russian drones looking for targets. 'If it is established that the actions or inaction of officials led to the death or injury of servicemen, those responsible will be held strictly accountable,' the Ukrainian Ground Forces' statement said. The strikes come amid continuing uncertainty as to whether Kyiv diplomats will attend a new round of peace talks proposed by Moscow for early next week in Istanbul. Ukrainian officials have called on the Kremlin to provide a promised memorandum setting out its position on ending the more than three-year war before the meeting takes place. Moscow previously said it would share its memorandum during the talks. In his evening address Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on Moscow to stop 'playing with diplomacy' by withholding the document. 'At this point, we don't have any clear information about what the Russians are planning to do in Istanbul,' he said. 'Of course, everyone in the world wants diplomacy to work and a real ceasefire to happen. Everyone wants Russia to stop playing with diplomacy and end the war. Everyone wants serious peace, and Russia must agree to this.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The escalation comes as Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to make hardline demands in peace negotiations, insisting on terms rejected by both Ukraine and the West. Despite ongoing missile and drone attacks, Putin has tried to maintain a diplomatic posture, praising U.S. President Donald Trump's role and expressing theoretical openness to talks. Trump, who has repeatedly claimed he could end the war 'in 24 hours,' has drawn criticism for undermining Kyiv and holding direct talks with Putin. However, he has also warned Moscow not to 'tap me along' and threatened further sanctions if his peace initiatives are not taken seriously. With inputs from agencies
