Russian missile strike hits military training unit in Ukraine's Poltava region

The Ukrainian Land Forces reported the information.

"Thanks to timely and carefully thought-out security measures developed to protect the lives and health of military personnel in the face of a constant threat of missile and air attacks by the aggressor on the rear areas, it was possible to avoid the worst. A set of preventive actions, including the dispersal of personnel, the use of shelters, and adherence to safety protocols during an air raid, allowed us to save the lives of military personnel," the military reports.

As a result of the Russian strike, there are wounded, and the victims are receiving medical assistance.

A special commission has also been created to clarify all the circumstances of the incident and assess the damage caused.

The head of the Poltava Regional Military Administration, Volodymyr Kohut, stated that at the time of the attack, the military personnel were at the training ground, performing training tasks.

"Compliance with all security measures allowed us to save the lives of military personnel. I once again urge you not to neglect air raid signals! Stay in shelters until the alert is over!" he emphasized. 

• On Sunday, June 1, the Russians launched a missile strike on the location of one of the training units of the Ukrainian Land Forces: there were killed and wounded military personnel.