Several high-ranking Russian officers have reportedly died at the hands of Ukrainian guerrilla fighters in southern city of Melitopol, says regional administration as fighting enters 84th day Follow our live coverage:👇
Wednesday, May 18, 2022Ukrainian guerrilla fighters reportedly have killed several high-ranking Russian officers in the southern city of Melitopol, the regional administration said on Telegram.According to the regional administration, the Russian occupiers are trying to conceal the situation but Russian troops were more actively checking private cars in the city, most likely looking for the guerrillas.
No details of the killings were given and the report could not immediately be confirmed. Throughout the conflict, the Ukrainians have claimed to have killed many Russian generals and other officers. A few of the deaths have been confirmed by the Russians.
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