Ukrainian soldiers' shootout leaves three dead, four injured

A shootout between soldiers in one of the units in the Kharkiv region reportedly occurred on July 24, 2023. According to censor.net, it all happened due to personal relationships. Three soldiers were killed, and four were injured. The information was confirmed on Telegram by the operational-strategic group of Chortytsia soldiers.

The injured soldiers were transported to the Military Medical Center, where they are receiving all necessary emergency medical assistance. Their condition is described as serious, according to the commander. The Ukrainian army has not released the names and ranks of the conflict victims.

The Military Security Service of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and law enforcement agencies are working at the scene. The unit's leadership is to take "all necessary measures to prevent incidents in the future."

The shootout between Ukrainian soldiers is probably the first internal skirmish during this war. Until now, reports have mainly focused on disputes in Russia.

In May this year, one of the soldiers reportedly fired shots at up to 11 soldiers. He killed six colleagues and seriously injured the rest. This happened after drinking alcohol together. Such decisions are also influenced by low morale or poor equipment.

A similar incident occurred in August 2023. Near Mariupol, Chechen fighters and Russian soldiers opened fire on each other after an argument following alcohol consumption, resulting in 11 people killed, including four Russian soldiers and seven civilians.

At the beginning of the war, the media also reported on clashes... between soldiers occupying Ukraine. These disputes were about dividing spoils among themselves. About 50 soldiers from Buryatia and Chechnya shot at each other.