Ukraine fired missile during live performance, Russian actress died; Attack caught on camera

There is a war going on between Russia and Ukraine (Russia-Ukraine War) since 24 February 2022. Both countries have suffered losses in the war. A Russian actress also died during the war. This accident happened during the live show. Actress Polina Menshikh was giving a live performance for Russian soldiers in Donbass, the Russian-controlled region of eastern Ukraine. During this time Ukraine conducted an air strike. The actress died in this attack. Its video is going viral on social media.

Not much could be known about the details of the incident. But military officials from both sides said that Ukraine had attacked in the Donbass region on November 19.

According to the report, 40-year-old actress Polina Menshikh used to work in Russian theatre. A music concert was organized on the occasion of the Annual Day function of Russia’s Missile and Artillery Forces. The actress was performing in it. At this time Ukraine carried out air strikes. Some Russian sailors including the actress also died in the attack. At least 100 people were injured in this attack in the concert hall. However, the total number of people killed in this attack has not been confirmed yet.

In the clip going viral on social media, Polina Menshikh can be seen playing the guitar and singing a song for Russian soldiers. During this time suddenly there is a loud noise and there is a black out. The Russian Investigative Committee has announced a criminal investigation into the attack.

Ukraine said revenge
Ukraine has termed this attack as revenge. Ukraine acknowledged that the attack was in retaliation for a devastating Russian attack on an awards ceremony in Ukraine earlier this month. Ukrainian air commander Robert Brovdy said Kiev’s forces attacked the 810th Separate Brigade of Russian Marines in ‘revenge for the 128th Brigade’.

How many deaths in Ukraine war
The United Nations Human Rights Office said on Tuesday that 10,000 civilians have died in Ukraine since the Russian invasion in February 2022. The war between Russia and Ukraine has entered its 21st month. The United Nations Human Rights Office said one-third of the dead were over 60 years of age.