Over 600 Ukrainian soldiers reportedly slain by Russian forces in retaliatory assault
In the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, there has been no confirmation from official sources about a reported rocket strike on two structures in eastern Ukraine that allegedly resulted in the death of 600 Ukrainian servicemen.
According to the Russian defense ministry, over 700 Ukrainian servicemen were housed in one hostel, and over 600 in another. However, there has been no immediate discussion or confirmation of this claim from Ukraine.
The city of Kramatorsk, where these hostels are presumed to be located, is part of the Donetsk area controlled by Moscow's forces. The exact locations of these hostels are not specified.
The city of Kramatorsk was reportedly the target of the Russian rocket strike, as per the defense ministry's statement. However, the mayor of Kramatorsk, in a Facebook post, stated that no one was killed in an assault on various buildings in the city.
The defense ministry of Russia claims to have used "trusted knowledge" to target Ukrainian troops. Yet, the exact number of casualties in the Russian rocket strike on these hostels is not yet verified by Reuters.
It is worth noting that the conflict in Ukraine continues, with reports of continuous fighting and casualties. For instance, in August 2025, Russia continued its military push in the Donetsk region, capturing small villages. Additionally, there have been exchanges of bodies between Russia and Ukraine, such as the return of 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers' bodies, as part of peace negotiations.
Despite the lack of official confirmation, claims of such incidents often come from official statements or reports that may require verification through multiple sources. As the situation unfolds, Reuters will continue to monitor the situation and report any updates.
In a separate incident, the Russian defense ministry stated that at least 89 servicemen were killed in the Ukrainian attack on the Makiivka barracks. This attack was reportedly in retaliation for a fatal Ukrainian assault on a Russian barracks in Makiivka earlier this year.
However, neither of the college dorms that Russia's support ministry stated had been temporarily housing Ukrainian servicemen showed any signs of being directly struck by missiles or seriously damaged. There were no apparent signs that soldiers had been living at either of the college dorms, and no signs of bodies or traces of blood were found.
As the situation in Ukraine remains tense, it is crucial to maintain a factual and unbiased approach to reporting. Reuters will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
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