04 August 2026

In Crimea, a Russian soldier shot and killed his fellow soldiers and civilians

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In occupied Crimea, a Russian soldier opened fire on fellow soldiers and local residents. A total of four people were killed, and four others were wounded. 

According to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, the incident has already been confirmed by Sevastopol Gauleiter Mikhail Razvozhayev.

It has been reported that the incident took place in the village of Khmelnitske, located southeast of Sevastopol.

According to the occupiers, the soldier opened fire on his fellow servicemen. As a result, one person was killed and another was wounded.

After that, the Russian soldier opened fire in Khmelnitske. He killed three civilians: two men and one woman. Three more civilians were wounded. Razvozhayev did not specify their condition.

The shooter was detained. The reason why he opened fire on other soldiers and civilians has not been specified.

Ірина Глухова

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