Ukrainian strike hits Russian barracks in occupied Melitopol

Complex reportedly struck by Himars rockets may have been a stronghold of Wagner mercenary group that fights for Kremlin

Ukraine has attacked a barracks in the Russian-occupied city of Melitopol with some Ukrainian sources claiming scores of Russian casualties.

According to witnesses 10 explosions were heard, although some of those may have been from Russian anti-aircraft systems. Ukrainian officials claimed scores of Russian dead and injured while Russia conceded a handful of casualties.