Russians attacked a Ukrainian Ground Forces training center with Shahed drones on Tuesday, June 24, with only one soldier wounded because of strict adherence to recently adopted new safety protocols, according to an official post by the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ (AFU) ground component command.
“Thanks to the implementation of preventive measures, clearly defined security protocols, and a high level of personnel training, numerous casualties were avoided,” the statement shared via Telegram said.
One soldier was injured and taken to a medical facility for treatment.
The Ground Forces emphasized that enhanced protective measures are being implemented to safeguard troops against future Russian missile and drone attacks.
Commanders urged all personnel to remain vigilant, strictly follow safety protocols, and adhere to action procedures during air raid alerts.
“The lives and health of Ukrainian soldiers are our highest priority,” the statement said.
Before that, Russia launched a missile strike on a Ukrainian military training ground on the afternoon of June 22, killing at least three soldiers and injuring 11.
The attack targeted a site where one of Ukraine’s mechanized brigades was training. The exact location was not disclosed, but local Telegram channel Nikolaevsky Vanyok, often linked to officials in the Mykolaiv region, claimed the strike occurred there. This has not been independently confirmed.
Ukrainian forces said timely security measures helped avoid larger casualties, but there were still dead and injured.
The June 24 attack is the latest in a series of deadly Russian strikes on Ukrainian training grounds in recent months:
June 4: Another site in the Poltava region was struck, wounding an unspecified number of soldiers.
June 1: A missile hit a training site, killing at least 12 and injuring over 60, prompting the resignation of Ground Forces commander Mykhailo Drapaty.
May 20: A training range in Sumy was hit, killing at least six and injuring more than 10.
March 1: After a strike on a Dnipropetrovsk region training base, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky ordered stricter adherence to safety protocols, including bans on open gatherings and the construction of better protective shelters.
The Ground Forces emphasized the continued need to improve defensive measures to prevent future casualties.