Russia-Ukraine updates: Six Ukrainian servicemen killed near Bakhmut

The officers were on board two MI-8 helicopters. Investigations are ongoing as to what occurred in the deadly incident.

Members of the National Guard of Ukraine jump out a MI-8 helicopter during military tactical exercises at a training base near Kiev, Ukraine, July 22, 2015. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko
Members of the National Guard of Ukraine jump out a MI-8 helicopter during military tactical exercises at a training base near Kyiv, Ukraine [File: Valentyn Ogirenko/Reuters]
By Edna Mohamed, Nils Adler, Priyanka Shankar and Farah Najjar
Published On 31 Aug 2023
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Updated: 31 Aug 2023 (20:54 GMT)

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This blog is now closed. Thank you for joining us. These were the updates on the Russia-Ukraine war on Thursday, August 31.