Russian forces launched a missile strike on 4 June, targeting a training unit of the Ukrainian Ground Forces in Poltava Oblast, according to the Ground Forces Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Prior to this, Poltava Oblast Governor Volodymyr Kohut informed about an explosion in the Poltava community.

The attack resulted in wounded personnel, according to the Ground Forces Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Military servicemen were conducting training exercises at a training ground when the strike occurred.

“Thanks to timely security measures, including dispersal of personnel, use of shelters and adherence to protocols during air raid alerts, it was possible to prevent a large number of casualties,” the Ground Forces Command said.

A special commission has been established to investigate the circumstances of the incident and assess the damage. The commission’s findings will be made public after the investigation is completed.

The strike follows a previous attack on 1 June, when Russian forces hit another Ground Forces training unit, killing at least 12 people and injuring more than 60.

Following that tragedy, Ground Forces Commander Mykhailo Drapatyi submitted his resignation, saying he “failed to fully ensure the implementation of his orders” as commander.

Drapatyi later remained in his position within the military.