Ukraine Launches Probe into Russian Attack on Assault Brigade, Amidst Rising Tensions

Ukraine's defense minister has ordered an investigation into an alleged Russian ballistic missile attack on a Ukrainian assault brigade, following reports that more than 20 soldiers were killed during an awards ceremony. The Ukrainian Armed Forces stated that Russia attacked the Zaporizhzhia region with the Iskander ballistic missile, resulting in casualties among servicemen and local residents. The exact number of soldiers killed remains unclear. Both Russia and Ukraine have a history of downplaying their military casualties while exaggerating the losses inflicted upon each other.