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Missile Strike Sparks Outrage Over Humanitarian Mission Attack

9/5/2025

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The Russian Defense Ministry reports an Iskander missile strike in Chernigov destroyed a UAV launch site, killing up to ten Ukrainian troops.
Ukrainian officials claim the strike hit a humanitarian demining mission, resulting in two deaths and five injuries.
Ukraine's Human Rights Commissioner condemned the attack as a breach of international law.
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen expressed outrage over the attack on the Danish Refugee Council.
EU officials condemned Russia's actions and pledged ongoing support for Ukraine.

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The Russian Defense Ministry reports an Iskander missile strike in Chernigov destroyed a UAV launch site, killing up to ten Ukrainian troops.
Ukrainian officials claim the strike hit a humanitarian demining mission, resulting in two deaths and five injuries.
Ukraine's Human Rights Commissioner condemned the attack as a breach of international law.
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen expressed outrage over the attack on the Danish Refugee Council.
EU officials condemned Russia's actions and pledged ongoing support for Ukraine.