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Russia strikes training ground in Poltava Region, injuries reported

Thanks to security measures, worst-case scenario avoided, Ground Forces report.

Russia strikes training ground in Poltava Region, injuries reported
Photo: Ukrainian Ground Forces

The Russian army attacked the territory of a training unit in Poltava Region today. There are wounded, the Ground Forces reported.

They added that due to timely security measures, the worst was ‘avoided’. At the time of the strike, the soldiers were at a training ground performing combat missions.

‘A set of preventive actions, including the dispersal of personnel, the use of shelters and compliance with air raid safety protocols, helped save the lives of the servicemen who were at the training ground at the time of the strike, performing training tasks. Unfortunately, there were some wounded. All the injured are being promptly provided with all the necessary qualified medical care in specialised medical facilities. The doctors are doing everything possible for their speedy recovery,' the Ground Forces said. 

A special commission will examine all the circumstances.