Ukraine war: Dozens of Russian troops 'die in air strike' - BBC News

Video of the incident appears to show large numbers of dead in a training area in occupied eastern Ukraine.

1 hour agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsWar in UkraineImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Survivors of the attack say they were hit by two HIMARS missiles, seen here being launched in May 2023By Robert GreenallBBC NewsAt least 60 Russian troops have been killed after a training area in occupied eastern Ukraine was hit by two missiles, reports say.

Sources familiar with the situation told the BBC that troops had gathered at the site in Donetsk region for the arrival of a senior commander.

Video footage of the incident appeared to show large numbers of dead.

A Russian official confirmed that a strike took place but described the reports as "grossly exaggerated".

The attack reportedly came hours before Russian President Vladimir Putin met his Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68358008

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