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Russian strike on demining mission in Ukraine kills two

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Posted on September 4, 2025

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KYIV (Reuters) -A Russian missile strike on a humanitarian demining mission near the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv killed two people, local officials said on Thursday. Another three were

Russian Missile Strike Targets Humanitarian Mission in Ukraine, Two Dead

KYIV (Reuters) -A Russian missile strike on a humanitarian demining mission near the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv killed two people, local officials said on Thursday.

Another three were wounded in the attack, which governor Viacheslav Chaus said purposely targeted a team from the Danish Refugee Council.

Russia, which regularly launches missiles and drones far behind the front line of its war in Ukraine, did not immediately comment on the strike.

(Reporting by Yuliia Dysa; Writing by Dan Peleschuk; Editing by Sharon Singleton)

Key Takeaways

  • Russian missile strike targets demining mission in Ukraine.
  • Two people killed near Chernihiv in the attack.
  • Three others were wounded in the incident.
  • The Danish Refugee Council team was targeted.
  • Russia has not commented on the strike.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in Chernihiv, Ukraine?
A Russian missile strike on a humanitarian demining mission near Chernihiv killed two people and wounded three others.
Who was targeted in the missile strike?
The attack specifically targeted a team from the Danish Refugee Council, according to local officials.
Did Russia comment on the missile strike?
Russia did not immediately comment on the strike, which is part of its ongoing military actions in Ukraine.

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