Ukrainian Forces Strike Russian Military HQ in Melitopol, Wounding Russian Commanders

SSU and Ukrainian military attacked Russian HQ in occupied Melitopol
HQ was at local engine plant, discovered by SSU
Missile strike wounded commander of 58th Russian Army and chief of staff
Several dozen Russian officers injured, about 10 killed
Special operation occurred a few days ago

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Posted 9/21/2023, 12:17:30 PM