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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Seneca Cabrera

Russian Soldier Who Refused Orders Opens Fire on Own Unit Before Killing Civilians

A Russian serviceman was detained after a deadly shooting in occupied Crimea that killed soldiers and civilians. (Photo for illustration purposes only.) (Credit: Kony Xyzx/Pexels)

A Russian serviceman has been arrested after opening fire on fellow soldiers before fatally shooting three civilians in the Russian-occupied Crimean city of Sevastopol, according to Russian-installed authorities.

The attack took place in the village of Khmelnytske, part of the Sevastopol municipality, where officials said the serviceman first shot members of his own military unit before leaving his military position and opening fire on nearby civilians. One soldier was killed, another was injured, and three civilians aged 71, 64 and 59 also died. Four other people were wounded.

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