Moscow's defence ministry said that the two volunteers from an unnamed former Soviet nation opened fire on other soldiers during target practice
Two men opened fire on volunteer troops at a Russian military shooting range near Ukraine, killing 11 and wounding 15 others, the Russian defence ministry has said.
Earlier, the defence ministry in Belarus released images of Russian troops arriving in the country as part of a"regional grouping".Meanwhile, the UK Ministry of Defence said that many of the reserve troops being called up by Russia are probably having to buy their own body armour.In its morning briefing on Saturday, it said the modern 6B45 vest - which is meant to be standard issue - is selling online for 40,000 roubles, up from about 12,000 roubles in April.
Elsewhere, the US has said it will send more munitions and military vehicles to Ukraine as part of a new $725m package.
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