Ukraine Base Near Russia Hit: Casualties Spark Outrage

Ukraine Military Base Near Border Hit by Russian Missile: Casualties and Controversy A Russian Iskander missile struck a Ukrainian military training ground near the Russian border on March 20, 2025, resulting in casualties and sparking widespread criticism of the Ukrainian military command. The incident occurred in the Sumy region, less than 50 kilometers from the border. Footage of the explosion shows a large plume of smoke and debris. Ukrainian officials have expressed outrage, with MP Mariana Bezula questioning the decision to hold the exercise in such a vulnerable location. "How many more idiotic orders must be given before Syrskyi is removed?" she asked in a social media post. Another MP, Aleksei Goncharenko, called the incident a "complete crime." The Ukrainian National Guard acknowledged casualties, while reports suggest that French instructors may have also been among the dead. The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by Ukraine's military near the Russian border and the heightened tensions between the two countries. The close proximity of the training ground to the border raises questions about the strategic decisions made by the Ukrainian military command. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing conflict and its devastating consequences.