"Deadly Russian Strike on Ukrainian Soldiers at Awards Ceremony Raises Pressure on Kyiv Military Chiefs"

Ukraine's military chiefs are facing criticism over a recent Russian missile strike that resulted in heavy Ukrainian casualties. The strike occurred during an award ceremony near the southern frontlines, and reports suggest that over 20 Ukrainian soldiers were killed. Ukrainian officers are being criticized for organizing the ceremony in a strike-risk area, as Russian drones constantly monitor Ukrainian troops' activities. President Zelensky has called for a full investigation into the incident and expressed the need to prevent such incidents from happening again. Three days of mourning have been declared in the Transcarpathia region, where many of the victims are believed to be from.
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