A deadly missile strike on Ukrainian soldiers during an award ceremony is under investigation.
A three-day mourning period will be observed in Ukraine's western Zakarpattia region, where the brigade is based.
The Ukrainian army confirmed the attack and casualties but did not disclose the exact number.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is not ready for talks with Russia unless its invading troops withdraw.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has declared that he is not ready for talks with Russia unless its invading troops withdraw. This statement comes amidst an ongoing investigation into a deadly missile strike on Ukrainian soldiers. The attack, reportedly carried out with an Iskander-M missile, occurred during an award ceremony in the southern region of Zaporizhzhia. The Ukrainian army confirmed the attack and casualties but did not disclose the exact number.
A Ukrainian soldier claimed on social media that 22 people from the brigade were killed during the award ceremony. However, Russia claimed it had inflicted a 'fire defeat' on a Ukrainian assault unit and that up to 30 people had been killed. The exact circumstances of the strike are yet to be verified. Defense Minister Rustem Umerov has called the incident a tragedy and ordered a full investigation.
In response to the incident, a three-day mourning period will be observed in Ukraine's western Zakarpattia region, where the brigade is based. Meanwhile, Russia reported that Ukrainian cruise missiles damaged a ship docked at the annexed Crimean peninsula. The escalating conflict and its human toll continue to draw international attention and concern.