Rocket event in Ukraine on Tue 20th February 2024

20th February 2024

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On 20 February 2024, Russian military forces struck (likely by artillery as the most common event) the Ukrainian military near Rozivka currently known as Vodyane, Donetsk (the Ocheretino community). According to Russian sources, the Ukrainian military lost up to 450 soldiers, a tank, 10 IFVs, 5 cars, MLRS 'Hrad' and 'D-30' howitzer near Oleksandropil, Vodyane, Lastochkyne, Pervomayske and Pivnichne [Russian MoD reported 450 fatalities. Coded as 10 fatalities across 5 events. 2 fatalities coded to this event].

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