Russian Missile Strike Kills Dozens Foreign Recruits Ukraine Training Camps

In a deadly Russian missile strike on a Ukrainian military training camp near Kropyvnytskyi, at least ten foreign volunteers from countries including the USA, Colombia, Taiwan, and Denmark were killed, with over a hundred servicemen wounded. The missile hit the camp canteen during lunchtime, exacerbating casualties and triggering an ammunition depot fire, according to eyewitness accounts and multiple news sources. The Ukrainian military confirmed the attack but has withheld specific casualty numbers, while soldiers reported the absence of air raid warnings and first aid kits at the site. Previous similar strikes on Ukrainian training grounds have resulted in significant losses, prompting military leadership to plan relocating training activities to protected underground facilities to enhance personnel safety. Despite security measures and notifications during subsequent attacks, personnel have continued to suffer casualties from cluster munition fire and other missile strikes. This ongoing vulnerability highlights challenges faced by Ukraine as it integrates foreign fighters into its defense forces amid continued Russian aggression.