On Nov. 3, 2023, a Russian strike hit an awards event for Ukraine's 128th Mountain Assault Brigade in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, killing at least 19 soldiers.
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Russian strike killed at least 19 soldiers at awards event for 128th Mountain Assault Brigade
On Nov. 3, in the Zaporizhzhia direction, Russians shelled 26 settlements in the Zaporizhzhia, Pologovsky and Vasilyevsky districts. The personnel of the 128th separate mountain Assault Brigade were hit by an Iskander-M missile
To honor the Missile Forces Day, the personnel of the 128th Brigade were assembled for an award ceremony in a frontline area. They were lined up when the Russians launched an attack, resulting in many casualties among the officers and soldiers
According to unofficial reports, more than 20 soldiers died in a result of the missile strike
Russian strike on soldiers of the 128th Mountain Assault Brigade in Zaporizhzhia Oblast during what is believed to be an awards ceremony; over 20 fatalities
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