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The residential building in Kharkiv was badly hit in a night-time rocket attack.
The residential building in Kharkiv was badly hit in a night-time rocket attack.

Kremlin designates women's group "Put Domoi" as a "foreign agent" at 23:09.

Women's group "Put Domoi" labeled as 'foreign agents' by Russian authorities

A Russian women's organization, "Put Domoi," advocating for the return of mobilized Russian soldiers from Ukraine, has been named "foreign agents" by the Russian Justice Ministry in Moscow. The ministry alleges that the organization has been trying to create a negative image of Russia and its military and has orchestrated illegal protests. This year, women and partners of Ukrainian soldiers protested on Red Square in Moscow, demanding the return of their family members. Despite the rare demonstrations, the women have regularly gathered at the Kremlin wall and laid flowers in the grave of the unknown soldier.

Journalist Alsu Kurmasheva to stay in Russian custody until at least August

The Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva will continue to be detained by the Russians at least until the 5th of August before any investigation or trial commences. Kurmasheva is the editor of the US-funded Radio Free Europe and the Tatar-Bashkir services of Radio Liberty. She was arrested on the 18th of October, accused of failing to register as a foreign agent while collecting information about the Russian military.

Volodymyr Zelensky signs long-term security deals with Norway and Iceland

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky concluded negotiations in Sweden and signed long-term security agreements with Norway and Iceland. The agreement with Norway involves supporting Ukrainian needs in areas of sea and air defense. Norway is considering the option of setting up arms production in Ukraine under the agreement. Iceland, too, has agreed to a 10-year pact.

Swiss volunteer injured in Russian raids on Shestakovo and Wowtschansk

Russian forces raided the villages of Schestakovo and Wowtschansk in the Kharkiv region, injuring three people, including a Swiss volunteer. The Swiss volunteer was in Ukraine to aid in the evacuation of people and animals from combat zones.

China abstains from Swiss peace conference on Ukraine

China will not attend a peace conference on Ukraine in Switzerland next month. The reasoning behind this decision is that the conference does not meet China's expectations, which involve the participation of both Russia and Ukraine, reported the Chinese Foreign Ministry, according to Reuters.

20:09: US Deputy Treasury Secretary Adeyemo cautions China against assisting Russia

US Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo warned China of the potential aftermath of backing Russia. Although China claims to have not given military assistance to Russia for its large-scale invasion of Ukraine, the US previously implicated China in "providing Russia with all forms of covert support" and referring to Russia's actions in Ukraine as "destalinization in Europe's heartland." Adeyemo, who visited Kiev just two days ago, insisted that Chinese companies must choose between engaging in economic relations with the West and an alliance with Russia. He stated, "Chinese companies can either conduct business in our economies or equip Russia's war machinery with dual-use goods. They cannot do both."

19:37: Ukrainian Foreign Ministry condemns Georgian Prime Minister's 'anti-Ukrainian' remarks

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry admonished the "anti-Ukrainian" statements of the Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Gharibashvili. In the ministry's opinion, Gharibashvili's comments about Ukraine (EuroMaidan), the courage of the Ukrainian people in their battle for independence and freedom, and the events of 2014 were offensive and perplexing. During the opening of a new bridge in Tbilisi on May 30, Gharibashvili stated: "The Georgian dream will not allow a Maidan in Georgia."

19:00: Ukrainians raise electricity tariffs by over 60% due to Russian attacks

Due to the Russian attacks on Ukrainian power grids, Ukraine has hiked up electricity tariffs by more than 60%. Energy Minister Herman Haluschtschenko explained the action was intended to maintain a steady supply of power and avoid complete blackouts. Extensive funds are needed for repairs in damaged power stations, outlets, and high-voltage lines. "Regrettably, it's apparent that the shelling of energy facilities by the enemy will continue, and we must utilize all available resources," the minister remarked.

18:31: President Zelensky discusses increase in conscripted soldiers

President Zelensky talked about the rise in the number of conscripted soldiers amidst the increasing tensions in Ukraine. Draft calls increased due to the need for additional military personnel to protect the country against the Russian invasion.

Since the enactment of a new mobilization law in Ukraine in May, the number of conscripted soldiers has increased, as stated by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a press conference. The new law, passed by the Ukrainian parliament in mid-April, expedites the mobilization process during the ongoing war against Russia. The legislation streamlines the identification of potential recruits and enforces harsher penalties for evaders of the draft. Additionally, a law signed by the president prior to the passing of the mobilization bill lowered the minimum age for compulsory military service from 27 to 25 years.

18:02 Russia Claims To Have Captured 28 Ukrainian Towns in May

Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov, speaking at a meeting of the Moscow-allied Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) in Almaty, Kazakhstan, asserted that 28 towns were captured by the Russian military in May. Belousov stated that Russian forces had driven the enemy back by eight to nine kilometers in several critical areas in the Kharkiv region. With these advances, Russia has captured around 880 square kilometers of land since the beginning of the year. If these claims are accurate, the newly acquired land would be roughly equivalent to the size of Berlin. However, these figures cannot be independently verified.

17:36 NATO Secretary General Accuses China of Providing Russia with High-Tech Equipment

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has publicly rebuked China in relation to Russia's war against Ukraine. "Without China's assistance, Russia would not be able to conduct its war against Ukraine," Stoltenberg said after consultations with the foreign ministers of the 32 NATO member states. China is supplying Russia with substantial quantities of equipment that can be used for both civilian and military purposes. This includes cutting-edge technology and semiconductors. "Without these advanced high-end products, Russia would not have been able to manufacture the rockets, bombs, and aircraft for the assault on Ukraine," Stoltenberg said. Approximately 90% of the microelectronics imported by Russia last year originated in China.

17:11 Habeck: Ukraine Must Prevent Attacks from Russia

In the opinion of Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck, Ukraine must be capable of preventing attacks from Russia. Habeck referred to the decision made by the German government to allow German-provided weapons to be used against military targets in Russia, stating that the shelling of Kharkiv originated from Russian territory. "Ukraine does not have an adequate supply of defensive weapons to safeguard its citizens," Habeck said. This deficiency is also due to the insufficient supply of weapons provided by Ukraine's allies. "It is only logical for Ukraine to defend itself by preventing attacks from Russia. Forbidding this measure would result in more casualties."

16:45 Polish Intelligence Service Investigates Possible Russian Cyberattack on State News Agency

Following a false report of a partial mobilization in Poland, the domestic intelligence service is probing whether the state news agency PAP has been targeted by a Russian cyberattack. "It appears that we are dealing with a cyberattack that originated from the Russian side," says Digitalization Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski. The attack was allegedly intended to disseminate disinformation before the European elections. The spurious report asserted that Prime Minister Donald Tusk had ordered a partial mobilization for July 1, with 200,000 Poles, both former soldiers and civilians, to be deployed to Ukraine.

16:22 Blinken: Stabilization Occurring at the Front in Eastern Ukraine

As per US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, recent military assistance for Ukraine is yielding positive results. "Thousands of artillery shells, thousands of anti-tank mines, and air defense capabilities are already making a difference," the politician declared at a NATO foreign ministers' meeting. Other NATO partners are also expediting their deliveries. Germany and the Netherlands, for example, have promised additional air defense systems. "The front in the east and northeast of Ukraine is stabilizing, and Ukraine has achieved notable progress in the Black Sea by repelling the Russian fleet," Blinken stated.

15:53 Russia and Ukraine Exchange 75 Prisoners Each

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged a total of 150 prisoners, according to statements from both countries. Each party reportedly transferred 75 prisoners. "75 more of our countrymen have returned to Ukraine," wrote Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on social media. "After a prolonged negotiation process, 75 Russian soldiers were returned from the territory under the control of the Kiev government," the Russian Defense Ministry reported.

15:29 Green Faction Leader Supports Ukraine's Right to Self-Defense

Green faction leader Britta Haßelmann has underscored Ukraine's right to self-defense in response to Russia's aggressive warfare. She referenced the decision by the German government to allow the use of German-supplied weapons against military targets in Russia. "Ukraine has been defending itself against a brutal, internationally unlawful war of aggression by Russia for two years," Haßelmann said. "Ukraine possesses the right to self-defense."

Ukrainian leader Zelensky anticipates that an assault on Russia with Western armaments is imminent. At a media event in Stockholm, he declared, "I believe the deployment of any weapon, irrespective of its type, a Western weapon on Russian soil, will occur."

14:50 Steven Seagal Receives Directive from Putin

In a photo shoot, grinning and smiling at the camera, US actor Steven Seagal obtains an official command-only Putin could grant. The previous action hero, who is a Russian citizen, serves as Russia's representative in its interactions with the United States.

14:36 Bundeswehr Denies Missing IRIS-T Missile

Germany's Ministry of Defense contradicts a publication that a Bundeswehr IRIS-T missile is absent. "We don't misplace any guided missiles," asserts a ministry press officer and further affirms, "at no moment has a weapon been missing." The IRIS-T is a German air defense system exported to Ukraine. A story in the business news outlet "Business Insider" detailed that the Bundeswehr has a missing IRIS-T missile of this kind.

13:52 Russia and Ukraine Exchange 150 Prisoners

After a lengthy stalemate, Russia and Ukraine have transferred prisoners across their borders. Through negotiations, 75 Russian soldiers returned since their lives were at risk, said the Ministry of Defense in Moscow. Correspondingly, Ukraine passed along 75 prisoners to the Ukrainian military. Ukraine's President Zelensky confirmed the exchange on his Telegram channel. According to his assertions, in addition to regular troops, members of the National Guard and the Border Guard, and four civilians, were handed over to Ukraine. The most recent time both sides executed a considerable prisoner exchange was in February.

13:40 China Declines Participation in Ukraine Peace Conference

China concludes that it doesn't meet the conditions to participate in the Ukraine peace conference organized by Switzerland. There is a profound difference between the conference structure and the requests of China and the general expectations of the international community, making Chinese involvement challenging, said Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning in Beijing. Authorities confirmed that the rejection was known. "In light of the reports of all parties and the intended setup of the meeting, it seems that the three prerequisites suggested by China are difficult to meet," explained Mao. China's three expectations are the acceptance of the conference by both nations, equal participation of all actors, and a "fair examination of all peacemaking alternatives."

13:16 Scholz Urges Caution: "We must avert the great war"

Chancellor Scholz affirmed his strategy after the ruling that permits Ukraine to utilize German weapons against Russian targets. "We must prevent the major war-the war between Russia and NATO," stated Scholz at the Catholic Day in Erfurt. "We must also guarantee that Ukraine can safeguard its sovereignty and independence." An escalation cannot be "averted without caution," Scholz suggested. "This can't be done without cautiously assessing every single step and its potential consequences for the escalation risk." Coordination with allied nations is also crucial.

12:54 Russia Extends Extended Custody for US Journalist Kurmasheva

A Russian court expanded Kurmasheva's detention period until early August. Her attorneys' appeal for her release on house arrest was denied by the district court in Kazan, according to the US broadcaster Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Kurmasheva, who reports for Tatar programmes at the broadcaster, has been held back in Russia for a year. The broadcaster accused Russia of detaining her as retaliation for her journalistic contributions.

12:38 Medvedev Warns West: Nuclear Weapon Possibility is No Joke

Russia threatens to utilize nuclear weapons again following relaxed regulations regarding the deployment of Western weapons in the Ukraine war. Ex-President Dmitry Medvedev cautioned the West concerning tactical nuclear weapons, which are intended for on-battlefield usage and not meant to obliterate an enemy completely. With the escalating conflict's potential, the risk of a total war might expand, Medvedev up-warned the West. A critical Russian parliamentarian also instrumentalized the threat of an asymmetrical war. Ex-President Medvedev's caution follows the adjustment in Western conditions for giving Ukraine access to weapons. Biden has allegedly authorized the use of American armaments against targets in Russia that contribute to the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv's Russian assault. These could include, for instance, planes that launch rockets on Kharkiv from Russian territory. The German government likewise permits Ukraine to defend Kharkiv with German weapons.

12:01 Pistorius: No rediscussion about Taurus missiles for Ukraine

Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius defends the choice of the German government to permit the application of German weapons against Russian military targets as a "skilled readaptation amid changing circumstances." "This determination is appropriate. It's what we have been perpetrating since Putin's perseverance against Ukraine. We've always steered our scheme to the situation," asserted the SPD member in a meeting with his Moldovan counterpart Anatolie Nosatii at Chisinau's capital. The debate concerning the dispatch of long-duration German missiles of the Taurus variety to Ukraine will not be reexcavated by the German government after this decision, claimed Pistorius through a journalist's inquiry.

11:46 - Strack-Zimmermann persists with hopes for Taurus

The chairperson of the German Parliament's Defense Committee, FDP member Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, retains hope for a reinitiation of the deliberation on whether Germany should offer the Ukraine Taurus missiles. Her faith in this is somewhat minor, mentions the FDP candidate for the European election in Berlin. Still, the situation evolves, asserts Strack-Zimmermann, glancing at the Russian bombardments of the city of Kharkiv. Western support for Ukraine is currently extremely foreseeable, and "in these times, one cannot be predictable," emphasizes Strack-Zimmermann.

11:32 Munz: Nuclear peril - "Kremlin trapped"

Since the opening of the war, Putin has made threats against Europe and NATO. The Kremlin leader also warns throughout the discussion regarding the utilization of Western weaponry. Yet, in spite of all these warnings, countries are furnishing aid to Ukraine. Putin's only remaining option, which is not a suitable option, says ntv (German public broadcasting network) reporter Rainer Munz.

11:19 Zelenskyy: Russian troopers mock Ukrainians and "stalk" them

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said to the British paper "Guardian" that the hold-up in Joe Biden's decision to use Western weaponry against Russian objectives has resulted in Russian forces ridiculing the Ukrainians and "stalking" them. Based on Zelenskyy, the White House's hesitation has cost lives. "I deem it foremost unreasonable that we possess weapons and the murderers, the terrorists who eradicate us, are on the Russian side. I suppose that by the time they only laugh at this situation," shared Zelenskyy. "It's akin to them on a hunt for individuals. They comprehend that we can visualize them, but we can't apprehend them."

11:08 Orban: NATO drifts closer to a war every week

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban courts that NATO is getting closer to a war every week according to his evaluation. The schemes of the military union to become more proactive in the war in Ukraine remind him of a firefighter pursuing to quell a fire with an incendiary flamethrower. Nobody would do that. A NATO intercession in Ukraine would jeopardize a world war instead of shielding the member states, amidst Orban's delineation. The Hungarian premier has a good association with the Russian administration and has awkward relations with the Western states with respect to their support for Ukraine since the Russian onslaught in February 2022. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg pronounced yesterday at a gathering of the alliance's foreign ministers in Prague that it was necessary for the contributors to reconsider a number of restrictions on the employment of the weapons they had provided to Ukraine.

10:51 Berlin permits Ukraine to employ German weapons against definite Russian targets

The German authorities authorize the application of German-provided weapons against Russian military targets. This was declared by spokesman Steffen Hebestreit in Berlin.

10:46 Confidant: Zelenskyy to participate in a security meeting in Singapore over the weekend

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to join a security meeting in Singapore over the forthcoming weekend. Six sources furnished to Reuters familiar with the pending situation confirm that support for Ukraine will be a prominent subject of the so-called Shangri-La Dialogue, the most important yearly security get-together in Asia. Both U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun will also take part. Ukraine is curren ly demanding other countri es' participation in its Switzerland-hosted international assemblage to uncover means to terminate the war. Zelenskyy reproaches Russia for attempting to obstruct other nations from attending.

10:16 China - Our requests for a peace conclave are reasonable

China is urging a peace confab where both Russia and Ukraine partake. Such requests are reasonable and just, alleges Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning. They are not targeted toward any specific party. Reuters claims that China will not be a party to the Ukraine peace assemblage in mid-June at Switzerland. This conference is being arranged at Ukraine's appeal, Russia will not participate, and has not been invited. "China values highly the reality that Switzerland is hosting the primary Ukraine peace meeting, and has been working with the Swiss side and all the participating parts since the outset of this year," Mao defended. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov suggested that China should orchestrate a peace conference.

10:04 Russian Defense Minister Belousov: Ukrainian troops pull back from strategic positions in Kharkiv region

The Ukrainian military has retreated up to 9 kilometers from key areas in the Kharkiv region in northeastern Ukraine, as per Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov. The Russians have seized more than 28 settlements in Ukraine in May, as reported by the state news agency Interfax, citing the minister. So far this year, they've taken hold of approximately 880 square kilometers.

09:52 Energy facilities in Kyiv damaged by Russian drone and missile attacks

Various energy facilities in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, were targeted in a Russian attack involving drones and ballistic short-range missiles. The energy company DTEK reports that a power plant has been demolished and the power grid in the Holosiyivskyi district has sustained damage. Some homes are still without electricity. The Ukrainian Air Force reports that the Russian military employed drones and Iskander missiles in the assault.

09:28 Ukrainian General Staff: Russian oil depot in Black Sea port of Kavkaz bombed

The Ukrainian military struck an oil depot in the Russian Black Sea port of Kavkaz overnight, according to the Ukrainian General Staff. Eyewitnesses had previously posted videos and images of explosions and a large fire in the port of Kavkaz on social media. The oil depot was struck by Neptune missiles, which are of Ukrainian design, the statement says. There's no information on the extent of the damage as of now. Additionally, the Ukrainian forces attacked two ships near the Kerch Strait Bridge. The port of Kavkaz is located on the island of Tuzla near the city of Kerch on the Ukrainian Crimean peninsula, which is currently under Russian occupation.

08:54 NATO Secretary-General Stoltenberg on US authorization for Ukraine to attack Russian targets: No escalation risk

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg does not see any escalation risk due to the decision by the U.S. to allow Ukraine to strike Russian targets. "Russia escalates by attacking another country," Stoltenberg commented on the sidelines of the NATO Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Prague. He urged Germany and other countries to also give their approval for such strikes using weapons provided by them. Stoltenberg emphasized that Ukraine has the right to self-defense, which includes the right to target lawful military targets in Russia. With the ongoing fighting in the Kharkiv region close to the Russian border, this is particularly crucial.

08:41 Ukrainian Air Force Intercepts Four Shahed Drones, One Iskander-K Missile

Ukrainian air defense units have successfully taken down four Russian Shahed attack drones and one Iskander-K cruise missile in the past night. This was reported by the commander of the Ukrainian Air Force, Mykola Oleschtschuk, via Telegram. The Ukrainian air defense missile systems and mobile cannons intercepted the four Shahed drones in the regions of Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipropetrovsk as well as an Iskander-K missile in the region of Kyiv.

08:09 Fourth Victim Found After Kharkiv Residential Building Strike Leaves 25 Injured

The death toll from a Russian rocket attack on Kharkiv has risen to four, with 25 wounded. This was disclosed by the governor of the Kharkiv region, Oleh Syniehubov, via Telegram, as relayed by the state news agency Ukrinform. "Tragically, another body was found in the debris of the destroyed building. There are now four casualties," he wrote.

07:31 Kyiv: Over 1390 Russian Soldiers Killed or Wounded in One Day

The number of Russian casualties in Kyiv remains high, as per official figures: 1390 Russian soldiers were either killed or rendered incapable of fighting within a single day. The Ukrainian Defense Ministry reports that a total of 507,650 Russian soldiers have been "neutralized" since the start of the conflict in late February 2022. As of today, 18 more tanks (7728) have been taken out of commission, the Ministry reveals in its daily updates on Russian losses. Since the beginning of the Russian invasion, Ukraine has recorded almost 15,000 armored vehicles and about 10,500 drones that are no longer in the hands of the Russian military or were destroyed. Although these numbers cannot be independently verified, they have been reported. Moscow itself does not release information regarding its own losses in Ukraine.

07:14 Krasnodar: Injuries reported after Ukrainian air raids on oil facilities

In a Ukrainian air raid on oil facilities in the southern Russian region of Krasnodar, two people have sustained injuries, as per local authorities. Governor of the region Krasnodar, Veniamin Kondratyev, posted on Telegram that an oil depot in the Temrjuk district had been struck. Debris from downed drones caused a fire, which was later extinguished. The Russian Defense Ministry stated that the air defense had downed five rockets and 29 drones fired by Ukraine on the Krasnodar region in the early hours of the day. Drones were also brought down over the regions of Voronezh, Belgorod, and Tambov.

06:48 Possible explosions reported overnight on Russian-occupied Crimea

Reports of explosions originating from the Russian-occupied Crimea have been circulating recently. The precise details of these incidents remain unclear.

In occupied Crimea, residents reported several explosions throughout the night. This information was shared by the Crimean Wind Telegram channel, as reported by Ukrainian news agency Ukrinform. One post read, "Once again, there are explosions in Port Kavkaz. Residents of Kerch have heard eight to ten explosions." There's currently a fire raging at an oil depot in the port. Earlier, there were reports of a massive fire in the same location. Ukraine's General Staff of the Armed Forces stated that two ferries from Kerch were struck by ATACMS missiles.

6:17 AM EST: US finds that Russia is using North Korean rockets in attacks against Ukraine

Debris analysis by the US military has revealed that Russia is employing North Korean rockets in its ongoing attack on Ukraine. The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) confirmed this, stating, "The findings show Russia is utilizing North Korean-made ballistic missiles in its war against Ukraine. Pieces of North Korean missile wreckage have been discovered all over Ukraine."

4:34 AM EST: China's support for Russia could endanger Europe

China's backing for Russia poses a threat to European security, according to the US government. The US, together with its G7 partners and other EU and NATO countries, believe that China's support for Russia not only endangers Ukraine but also puts Europe at risk. The US State Department's deputy spokesman, Vedant Patel, expressed this during a press conference. The day prior, the US government accused China's leadership of aiding Russia's war in Ukraine and threatened to institute more sanctions. "If China doesn't limit its support for the Russian arms industry, the US is prepared to initiate further measures," Patel mentioned.

2:50 AM EST: Rockets strike residential building in Kharkiv, killing three civilians

Russian forces fired rockets from Belgorod at Kharkiv during the night. Local authorities reported five hits in the city, including one in a five-story residential building. Ukrajinska Pravda, a Ukrainian news outlet, posted images of the damage, showing that 20 residential buildings were impacted. Three people were killed in the attack, while 16 others sustained injuries. Two children were among the injured victims.

1:46 AM EST: SPD politician calls for use of Western weapons against Russian targets

Nils Schmid, a foreign affairs spokesman for Germany's SPD party, supports allowing Ukraine to utilize Western weapons against military targets in Russia. Schmid stated, "It's logical to remove the restriction on targets on Russian territory." This decision should be made by NATO allies together.

12:06 AM EST: Scholz rules out German soldiers' involvement in Ukraine or no-fly zones

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz firmly opposes deploying German soldiers in Ukraine and any participation in a no-fly zone. In a meet-and-greet with the Thuringian Allgemeine in Erfurt, Scholz stated, "We don't want our soldiers there." This also applies to the controversial suggestion of setting up a no-fly zone, explaining that it would mean "shooting down planes of another country with one's own aircraft." For Scholz, this would constitute a declaration of war. This stance was echoed by US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron.

11:25 PM EST: Insider: Biden permits use of US weapons in Russia, but with conditions

The US is allowing Ukraine to use American weapons against Russia, though this use is restricted to the Kharkiv region. A US government representative disclosed this information. It's a significant shift from US President Joe Biden, who previously denied Ukraine's ability to utilize US weapons for attacking targets within Russia. The term may not have changed - Ukraine should not employ its own long-range rockets and other ammunition for operations within Russia, as stated by US government sources.

11:06 AM EST: Ukrainian assault brigade displays images of street fighting in Vovchansk

The Liut Brigade, part of Ukraine's armed forces, is fighting alongside other troops for control of Vovchansk in the Kharkiv border region. The brigade has recently released a video showing street combat within the city. The brigade claims that in clips, members of the Storm Regiment Tsunami stopped Russian soldiers from taking over a building.

The residential building in Kharkiv was badly hit in a night-time rocket attack.

Read also:

  1. NATO has expressed concerns about cyberwarfare threats towards Ukraine, with military operations intensifying in the conflict zone.
  2. Volodymyr Selensky, the Ukrainian president, has called for increased military preparation in response to the escalating tensions with Russia.
  3. Russia's attack on Ukraine has resulted in numerous civilian casualties, including a Swiss volunteer who was injured in the Russian raids on Shestakovo and Wowtschansk.
  4. The Ukrainian government has accused Russia of providing Russia with high-tech equipment for its military operations, including semiconductors and cutting-edge technology.

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