At least two Russian soldiers were killed and dozens more were injured after Ukrainian civilians allegedly gave them poisoned cakes and alcohol near Kharkiv, according to Ukrainian intelligence officials.

Ukraine's Main Directorate of Intelligence posted on Facebook Saturday that two troops died and 28 were placed in intensive care after being fed the poisoned cakes in the city of Izium. Roughly 500 additional Russian soldiers were hospitalized due to heavy alcohol poisoning of an "unknown origin," the post added.

The troops were from the 3rd Russian Motor Rifle Division, according to Ukrainian officials. The post said the Russian government is reportedly writing off the incident as "non-combat losses."

The current health status of those who have been hospitalized is currently unknown.

Since Russia first invaded Ukraine on February 24, there have been several stories of Ukrainian civilians taking up arms or using other means to subdue enemy troops. Early on, Ukraine’s government urged citizens to train for necessary combat and make Molotov cocktails. In one instance, a local brewer in Lviv completely switched from producing beer to creating homemade flammable bombs.

Russia's invasion has led to widespread destruction of Ukrainian cities and villages and has forced millions of civilians to flee their homes. The United Nations has reported that over 1,200 Ukrainian civilians have been killed so far, however, experts expect the actual number to be much higher.

This weekend, Ukraine's defense ministry also accused Russian troops of "arbitrarily" executing civilians in the town of Bucha, which is located northwest of Kyiv. Reports have alleged that civilians were shot with their hands tied behind their backs, while corpses were found in yards, cars, and in the streets. According to Human Rights Watch, a global advocacy organization, Russian troops have also reportedly raped and killed women and children. 

The United States and other Western officials have condemned Russia's actions, with several lawmakers calling the allegations "war crimes," and demanding further sanctions against Moscow.

As fighting extends into its sixth week, delegates from the two nations have yet to agree on conditions for ending the war.

A Ukrainian official suggested Saturday that a face-to-face between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky may soon take place in Turkey. However, Russia quickly dismissed the idea, with negotiator Vladimir Medinsky stating that the countries remain too divided on key issues.