Russian soldiers are 'killed by poisoned bottled water' in 'suspected Ukrainian sabotage'
The soldiers suffered 'seizures, loss of consciousness, and death', say reports.
At least four soldiers died in agony after drinking the bottled water, according to Russian reports.
Multiple others are reported to be in a serious condition. Distressing footage shows soldiers writhing in pain after drinking from 'spiked' bottles, as a military medic sought to assist the moaning victims.
In one video, a voice is heard saying: 'He is so unwell.' The soldier is asked: 'Have you taken some water on the way?'
But the man 'can't even say anything. He is really bad.'
The alleged poisoning happened in the area of Panteleimonivka in Donetsk region, and the water was supposedly supplied to the troops in a humanitarian consignment.
The drink, branded 'Our Water', reportedly came from Simferopol, the capital of Russia-annexed Crimea.
An investigation is underway into the reported poisoning as war channels have flashed warnings to other troops not to touch the suspect water amid high temperatures.
Pro-Kremlin Tsargrad media reported: 'The situation requires a thorough investigation - who supplied the water, how it got to the front line, and who could have poisoned it?
'One thing is clear – soldiers should be extremely careful with any drinks.'
Military-linked channels suspected a 'Ukrainian sabotage operation' to poison the Russian troops, but there was no clear evidence of this.
A Ukrainian source hit back: 'It's unclear whether this was actual poisoning or drug overdoses, with commanders possibly using the 'poisoned water' story to cover up drug-related incidents.'
It came as Vladimir Putin staged a massive bombing of Ukraine overnight - but avoided major strikes on the capital Kyiv, where Donald Trump's special envoy, Keith Kellogg, is present all week.
In a visit to a plant making unmanned planes, he praised Ukraine for 'incredible innovations'.
He posted: 'In this new era/type of warfare, they are leading. Their speed of innovation and adaptability is astounding.'
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