Ukrainian track and field team comes under Russian fire in Lutsk

Fortunately, there were no casualties among the athletes and coaches.

On the night of June 6, Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine , in particular, attacking Lutsk with missiles and drones. The hotel where the members of the Ukrainian national track and field team were staying came under fire. The Ukrainian Athletics Federation published a video showing the aftermath of the attack.

In particular, the video says that the Motor Hotel, where part of the Ukrainian national team was staying, including the main team, was under attack.

Fortunately, there were no casualties or injuries among the athletes.

“However, we once again call on the world to pay urgent attention to the crimes committed by the Russian army on the territory of Ukraine. Ukraine has stood and will continue to stand and fight for its independence and truth,” the video says.

Ukrainian athletes came under fire in Lutsk

As you know, the Ukrainian team championship in track and field will be held in Lutsk on June 6-7.

Night attack by the Russian Federation – what is known about the consequences

In Kyiv, as a result of falling debris and hits, civilian infrastructure facilities, residential buildings, cars, and subway tracks between the Darnitsa and Levoberezhnaya stations were damaged, and there were casualties and injuries.

In Lutsk, residential apartment buildings, commercial properties and private cars were damaged, while in Ternopil, industrial facilities and infrastructure objects were hit.

Among those killed in Kyiv are three SES rescuers who worked under fire, another 9 emergency workers were injured. Also, 5 rescuers were injured while extinguishing a fire in the Ternopil region

(C)UNIAN 2025