At least 11 people have been killed after gunmen launched an attack at a Russian military training ground on Saturday, October 15.
During a
firearms training session, two men opened fire on a group of recruit soldiers
who had volunteered to fight in Ukraine, Russia state-owned news agency Ria
reported. A further 15 people were wounded.
The
attackers were from a former Soviet republic, the Russian defence ministry
said, but did not give further details.
The gunmen
were also shot dead during the incident in the Belgorod region of Russia, which
borders Ukraine.
Reports
emerged Sunday morning of an explosion around the airport in Belgorod, Russia
with some missiles reportedly from Ukraine shot down by the Russian missile
defences.
"During
a firearms training session with individuals who voluntarily expressed a desire
to participate in the special military operation [against Ukraine], the
terrorists opened fire with small arms on the personnel of the unit," Ria
cited a defence ministry statement as saying.
"As a result of the shooting, 11 people were fatally wounded.
Another 15 people with wounds of varying severity were taken to a medical
facility," it said.
Last month
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a mobilisation of 300,000 Russians who
had previously done compulsory military service. The order sparked protests across Russia, and
a surge of people attempting to leave the country.
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