Kiev, Ukraine (AP) – Russian missiles crashed into a Ukrainian military training ground, killing three soldiers and wounding 18 people, authorities say in the latest attack to embarrass military officials. A serious shortage of personnel Almost inside Three and a half years of war.
The Russian Ministry of Defense said the strike killed or wounded around 200 Ukrainian troops. The ministry said the 169th training centre in Ukraine near Honchalibskek in the Chernichv region was attacked by two Iskander missiles armed with multiple submanuscripts, and two Iskander missiles with high explosives.
Meanwhile, Russia continued its step-up air campaign against Ukrainian civilian targets, launching 78 attack drones in one night. At least five people were injured.
Civilian victims
Ukraine’s UN mission Deteriorating trends in civilian casualties 6,754 civilians were killed or injured in the first half of 2025 from Russia’s attack this year. This represents a 54% increase from the same period in 2024.
At least 13,580 Ukrainian civilians have been killed, including 716 children, since Russia launched a full invasion of neighbouring Ukraine on February 24, 2022.
To stop that, US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he was giving Russian President Vladimir Putin. Until August 8th for peace efforts As progress is made, Washington imposes punitive sanctions and tariffs. Western leaders accused Putin of dragging him in US-led peace efforts To acquire more Ukrainian lands.
Recent attacks under investigation
The Ukrainian army is mostly opposed Grinding Summer Push With Russia’s larger troops, the Russian Ministry of Defense has argued for recent small advances at locations along the 1,000-kilometer (620 miles) frontline.
Ukrainian ground forces confirmed that the Russian strike had hit a military training ground in the Chernikv region of northern Ukraine, but the victim report differed significantly from that issued by Moscow.
A video from the Russian Ministry of Defense showed that multiple small explosions caused by missiles on rap shotgun warheads showed one major explosion continued.
A similar Russian strike occurred in September last year with two people Ballistic missiles blow up the Ukrainian military academy A nearby hospital killed more than 50 people and injured more than 200 people.
The Ukrainian authorities said a committee led by the Director-General of the Military Law Enforcement would be formed to determine whether negligence or misconduct by the authorities contributed to the victims of Chernihib.
The attack was the fourth fatal strike in five months at a Ukrainian military facility. Official reports show that the three previous strikes killed at least 46 soldiers and injured more than 160.
Ukraine needs more military seriously
Ukraine cannot afford to lose more troops. Over a million Ukrainians, including the National Guard and other units, are wearing uniforms, but that’s awfully needed more.
The deeply rooted issues baffled Ukraine and raised doubts about how Kiev manages the war. Soldiers going to AWOL.
Ukrainian President Voldy Meezelensky signed the bill on Tuesday, allowing Ukrainians over the age of 60 to voluntarily sign contracts with the military. The new law allows those who want to contribute their experience and skills, especially in non-competitive or professional roles.
In February, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense began offering the service. New financial and other benefits Wanting to attract men between the ages of 18 and 24 to military service. Men of that age group are exempt from the national draft covering men between the ages 25 and 60.
Ukraine reduced the conscription age from 27 to 25, but it was unable to replenish ranks or replace battlefield losses.
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