Ukraine Launches Probe into Russian Missile Strikes at Awards Ceremony
Ukraine Launches Criminal Investigation
Ukraine has launched a criminal probe into the military officers responsible for organizing an awards ceremony near the frontline after the gathering was struck by Russian missiles resulting in the deaths of 19 soldiers.
Details of the Attack
The Rocket Forces and Artillery Day event held in a village near the battlefield in the Zaporizhia region was hit by two Russian missile strikes in succession, resulting in the deaths of 19 soldiers.
Criticism and Tragedy
The tragedy has drawn criticism as it raises questions about the precautions taken by Ukrainian troops. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has slammed the military commanders responsible for negligence, calling the incident a tragedy that could have been avoided. The incident also highlighted the exploitation of similar mistakes made by the Russians.
Past Incidents
In a previous incident, Ukraine launched an attack on five Russian units gathered on a beach resulting in casualties. This was followed by reports of another strike on Russian soldiers who had been standing still for two hours while waiting for a speech.
Further Investigation
The State Bureau of Investigation in Ukraine has initiated a probe into the circumstances surrounding the awards ceremony. The probe seeks to hold the Ukrainian commanders responsible for organizing the event accountable for their actions.
Additional Tragedy
Shortly after the announcement of the investigation, Ukraine’s commander in chief revealed that one of his top aides was killed while celebrating his birthday with a grenade in one of his presents.
