Russian troops have launched a major strike on one of Ukraine’s military training grounds, where an arms exhibition was taking place. The attack has resulted in casualties and destruction, according to the founder of First Contact, a defence equipment manufacturer.
The location of the incident, the number of casualties and other details are not being disclosed at present for security reasons.
What is known about the strike on the firing range
The founder of a Ukrainian defence company reported the attack First Contact. According to him, the Russian attack was «very serious»; it resulted in casualties and caused damage.
An arms exhibition was taking place at the training ground at the time. No information has been released regarding the number of participants, the type of equipment on display or the damage sustained.
There is also no information available on the type of weaponry used by Russia. At the time of writing, the military command, the Ministry of Defence and the local authorities had not publicly commented on the incident.
The figures on the number of fatalities are being finalised
The exact number of fatalities and possible injuries is currently unknown. A spokesperson for First Contact did not provide any figures, merely stating that there had been casualties and that the strike had caused significant damage.
Nor has it been reported whether any of the victims were military personnel, representatives of defence companies or visitors to the exhibition. This information requires official confirmation.
The threat of further attacks
Following strikes, Russian forces may launch further attacks on the same area. The danger is particularly high for rescue workers, medical staff and other emergency services arriving to deal with the aftermath.
Sharing photographs and videos that include geotags may reveal the location of a target, the nature of the damage and the effectiveness of the strike. Until official information is released, you should not publish precise coordinates, panoramic shots or the names of nearby settlements.
Further details regarding the consequences of the attack, the number of casualties and the condition of those affected are expected once the initial response operations have been completed and the relevant authorities have issued a statement.
