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Ukraine Strikes Back, Kills Three Bucha Massacre Soldiers

8/25/2025

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On August 24, 2025, Ukraine reported a strike in Luhansk, killing three Russian soldiers involved in the 2022 Bucha massacre.
The soldiers were part of a mobile air defense group and were attacked while sheltering in a house.
The strike also destroyed two Russian vehicles and wounded two additional soldiers.
Ukraine classifies the Bucha events as genocide, a claim Russia denies.

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Story summary

On August 24, 2025, Ukraine reported a strike in Luhansk, killing three Russian soldiers involved in the 2022 Bucha massacre.
The soldiers were part of a mobile air defense group and were attacked while sheltering in a house.
The strike also destroyed two Russian vehicles and wounded two additional soldiers.
Ukraine classifies the Bucha events as genocide, a claim Russia denies.