Russia is building a railway link to occupied Ukrainian cities, Kyiv official says
- 7 months ago
Live updates: Russia's war in Ukraine
Britain's new defense secretary Grant Shapps met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on a surprise visit to Ukraine.
Zelensky expressed gratitude for the strong financial, defense, and humanitarian support from the UK.
They discussed cooperation in the military sphere, particularly in enhancing the capabilities of Ukrainian soldiers on the battlefield.
Russia launched a drone attack on the southern Odesa region in Ukraine.
Fortunately, there were no casualties or significant damage reported.
Ukrainian forces retaliated by destroying 34 of the 44 Shahed drones launched by Russian forces overnight.
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Ukrainian officials revealed that former Wagner fighters have returned to the eastern front.
While there are several hundred of them in different areas, Russian forces are currently short-staffed, so any additional manpower is beneficial for them.
Additionally, a Russian navy commander, whom Ukraine claimed died in a strike on occupied Crimea, appeared in a video, casting doubt on Kyiv's claim.
Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov appointed three new deputies following a mass dismissal of personnel.
The changes are expected to bring notable improvements to the Ukrainian soldiers.
The recent shake-up in defense officials came after President Zelensky fired his defense minister, citing the need for new approaches.
Former Wagner fighters have returned to the battlefield in eastern Ukraine, now working for the Russian Ministry of Defense or its affiliated structures.
While their return is acknowledged, Ukrainian officials downplay their significance, stating that Russian forces are currently short-staffed and will accept any additional manpower.
Russian forces are constructing a new railway that will connect the occupied cities of Mariupol, Volnovakha, and Donetsk to southern Russia.
This railway would allow Russia to transport military and civilian supplies to the occupied territory without relying on the Crimea bridge, which has been under attack by Ukrainian forces.
Ukraine opposes Russia's bid to rejoin the UN Human Rights Council until it is held accountable for its crimes.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine and numerous human rights abuses disqualify it from membership in international bodies.
The US spokesperson called Russia's bid "preposterous."
The Russian admiral, whom Ukraine claimed died in a strike on occupied Crimea, appeared in a video interview, casting doubt on Kyiv's claim.
This is the second video released in as many days that challenges Ukraine's assertion.
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Britain's new defense secretary Grant Shapps met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on a surprise visit to Ukraine.
Zelensky expressed gratitude for the strong financial, defense, and humanitarian support from the UK.
They discussed cooperation in the military sphere, particularly in enhancing the capabilities of Ukrainian soldiers on the battlefield.
Russia launched a drone attack on the southern Odesa region in Ukraine.
Fortunately, there were no casualties or significant damage reported.
Ukrainian forces retaliated by destroying 34 of the 44 Shahed drones launched by Russian forces overnight.
Here's what you need to know]
Ukrainian officials revealed that former Wagner fighters have returned to the eastern front.
While there are several hundred of them in different areas, Russian forces are currently short-staffed, so any additional manpower is beneficial for them.
Additionally, a Russian navy commander, whom Ukraine claimed died in a strike on occupied Crimea, appeared in a video, casting doubt on Kyiv's claim.
Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov appointed three new deputies following a mass dismissal of personnel.
The changes are expected to bring notable improvements to the Ukrainian soldiers.
The recent shake-up in defense officials came after President Zelensky fired his defense minister, citing the need for new approaches.
Former Wagner fighters have returned to the battlefield in eastern Ukraine, now working for the Russian Ministry of Defense or its affiliated structures.
While their return is acknowledged, Ukrainian officials downplay their significance, stating that Russian forces are currently short-staffed and will accept any additional manpower.
Russian forces are constructing a new railway that will connect the occupied cities of Mariupol, Volnovakha, and Donetsk to southern Russia.
This railway would allow Russia to transport military and civilian supplies to the occupied territory without relying on the Crimea bridge, which has been under attack by Ukrainian forces.
Ukraine opposes Russia's bid to rejoin the UN Human Rights Council until it is held accountable for its crimes.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine and numerous human rights abuses disqualify it from membership in international bodies.
The US spokesperson called Russia's bid "preposterous."
The Russian admiral, whom Ukraine claimed died in a strike on occupied Crimea, appeared in a video interview, casting doubt on Kyiv's claim.
This is the second video released in as many days that challenges Ukraine's assertion.
#latestnews #news #cnn