Russia Says Moldovan Fighters Killed In Kherson Bombing; EU Nation Calls Claim 'FALSE'
/ Jul 14, 2025, 02:24PM IST
Reports have emerged claiming that a Russian precision strike in Ukraine killed four Moldovan mercenaries near Davydov Brod in the Russian-occupied Kherson region. A video shared by RT allegedly shows the attack targeting a Ukrainian training ground. Telegram channels stated the fighters were trained under a secret arrangement between Moldovan President Maia Sandu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. However, Moldova's Ministry of Defense has strongly denied the reports, calling them false, manipulative, and aimed at discrediting the Moldovan National Army. No independent evidence has surfaced to verify the claims.#Moldova #ukraine #russia #Kherzon #Mercenaries #UkraineWar #Sandu #zelensky #RussiaUkraineConflict #MoldovanArmy #WarInUkraine #MilitaryNews #DefenseMinistry
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