Throughout Sunday prayer on Dec. 15, Pope Francis referred to Russia and Ukraine as "brothers," whereas reiterating requires peace in Russia’s struggle in opposition to Ukraine.
"They’re brothers, cousins. Allow them to come to an understanding. Conflict is at all times a defeat. Peace to the entire world," the pope stated throughout a go to to the French island of Corsica.
As a precursor to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Kremlin has repeatedly framed its invasion as an effort to reunite the 2 nations as "one folks," counting on quite a few false historic claims. Within the lead-up to the invasion, Russian President Vladimir Putin invoked biblical imagery, describing the 2 nations as a "brotherhood" and evaluating their relationship to that of Cain and Abel.
The pope has earned a controversial popularity in Ukraine along with his earlier remarks that relativized the duty of Russia’s struggle, encouraging Ukrainians to have the "braveness" to barter for peace.
Throughout his Sunday prayer on Dec. 8, Pope Francis known as upon politicians and world leaders to convey a few ceasefire throughout the globe forward of Christmas.
His phrases got here as Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine is about to enter its third 12 months, with 2024 marking the tenth anniversary of Russia’s unlawful occupation of Ukraine’s Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts, in addition to the Crimean Peninsula.
In October, Pope Francis met President Volodymyr Zelensky on the Vatican to alternate symbolic presents. Zelensky acquired a bronze bas-relief with a flower and an inscription, "Peace is a fragile flower," whereas Pope Francis acquired a portray of the Bucha bloodbath.
Possibilities that the Russian navy would halt for Christmas seem slim as they collect velocity in japanese Ukraine, ratcheting up their offensive operations earlier than U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes workplace in January 2025.
Ukrainian protection forces regained management of positions in Kolesnykivka in Kharkiv area. On the identical time, Russian troops made progress in a number of areas of Donetsk area.
Our Protection Forces of Ukraine have succeeded in regaining positions in Kolesnikivka in Kharkiv area, however the enemy is making profitable advances in a number of districts of Donetsk area. This was reported by DeepState, in accordance with UNN.
The Protection Forces regained their place close to Kolesnikivka. The enemy superior close to Zelenivka, Storozheve, Dachenske, Chasovyi Yar and in Novyi Komar (Donetsk area – ed.),
– the message says.
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Ukrainian troops repelled an enemy assault close to the village of Pishchane in japanese Ukraine. Due to the skilled actions of the infantry, the enemy was compelled to retreat to the realm of Shevchenko village.
Slovak President Peter Pellegrini, talking to Slovakia's public broadcaster STVR on Dec. 15, argued that attaining peace in Ukraine would seemingly require accepting partial territorial losses and known as for the fast begin of peace negotiations.
"In the case of peace, I consider that realism should be maintained. In the present day, in all probability no smart particular person in Europe believes that peace might be achieved with out some partial territorial losses for Ukraine," Pellegrini said.
Pellegrini's feedback come forward of the January inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump who has vowed to get Ukraine and Russia to the negotiating desk for peace talks.
Pellegrini has additionally beforehand indicated his objection to instantly offering Ukraine with an invitation to the NATO navy alliance, stating that immediate accession was "not real looking" throughout wartime.
On Dec. 2, the Russian-friendly, populist prime minister criticized the EU’s new management over their supporting phrases for Ukraine, saying that the made by EU chief diplomat Kaja Kallasand new president of the European Council, Antonio Costa, "didn’t correspond to the conclusions of the European Union."
Fico halted navy support to Ukraine from the Slovak Armed Forces' shares after taking workplace in September 2023 in a stark international coverage reversal. He just lately introduced he had accepted the Kremlin's invitation to attend the Victory Day celebrations in Moscow subsequent Could.
Within the occupied territories, Russians are calling financial institution debtors with a proposal to write down off their money owed in trade for a contract with the Russian military. The variety of folks prepared to signal a contract stays critically low.
The enemy continues to search for methods to mobilize folks underneath occupation into the ranks of the Russian armed forces. This time, the Russians took on financial institution debtors. That is reported by the Middle for Nationwide Resistance, UNN stories .
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Based on the knowledge useful resource, the occupiers promise to write down off the debtors' mortgage money owed, however provided that they signal a contract with the Russian military.
Thus, the occupation administrations are calling financial institution debtors and their members of the family to recruit folks and fulfill the mobilization plan within the territories briefly occupied by Russia. Furthermore, the Russians even promise to forgive loans to these whose kinfolk signal a contract.
The Kremlin has at all times used the poverty created by its actions to recruit folks for the wars of the empire. Nonetheless, the variety of folks prepared to signal a contract with the Russian military within the briefly occupied territories is presently critically low,
– the assertion mentioned.
The Middle for Nationwide Resistance additionally emphasised that recruiting folks from the occupied territories to combat towards their nation is a violation of worldwide regulation.
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Within the briefly occupied Melitopol, the Russian invaders organized “coaching periods” for 50 collaborators. Formally, the occasion was devoted to management improvement, however the actual objective was to coordinate the actions of traitors.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democratic Social gathering (SPD) reportedly rejected the supply of Taurus missiles to Ukraine within the social gathering's program for the upcoming February elections, the Berliner Morgenpost reported on Dec. 15, citing a leaked draft program.
Scholz has lengthy been adamant in his refusal to offer the nation’s Taurus long-range missiles to Ukraine, at the same time as different main backers of Ukraine, together with america, have delivered long-range weaponry.
Fearing it may draw his nation into the struggle, Scholz has repeatedly refused Kyiv's request for the cruise missiles, with President Volodymyr Zelensky beforehand recommended that Germany’s refusal to offer Ukraine with long-range missiles is linked to Russian President Vladimir Putin's nuclear saber-rattling.
"We stand by Chancellor Olaf Scholz's determination to not ship the Taurus cruise missile from the Bundeswehr's shares," the SPD program reportedly reads, including that weapons deliveries ought to include "prudence and a way of proportion."
Regardless of the weapons refusal, this system additionally signifies that "the SPD is clearly dedicated to diplomatic, army, monetary and humanitarian assist for the Ukrainians of their battle in opposition to Russian aggression, which is opposite to worldwide legislation – for so long as crucial."
The SPD's program is available in direct distinction with that of German Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) who beforehand voiced assist for offering Ukraine with the Taurus missiles.
Merz, whose conservative CDU/CSU alliance is main within the polls forward of the Feb. 23 election, beforehand visited Kyiv for talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky, promising a extra decisive strategy on long-range strikes in opposition to Russia.
"We would like your military to be able to hitting army bases in Russia. Not the civilian inhabitants, not infrastructure, however the army targets from which your nation is being attacked," Merz stated.
Speaking to Bild, Merz nonetheless stated that the Swedish-German cruise missiles with a spread of 500 kilometers (310 miles) wouldn’t be a "miraculous" game-changer within the struggle.
The politician additionally pressured he agrees with Scholz that Germany should not change into a celebration at struggle, however he identified that neither the U.Ok. nor the U.S. grew to become belligerents when lifting restrictions on the weapons they supplied.
Within the CDU's part of the election platform on overseas and safety coverage, the CDU has reportedly pledged to proceed supporting Ukraine "with all crucial diplomatic, monetary, humanitarian, and army help."
Peter Pellegrini stated that Ukraine must make territorial concessions to realize peace. He referred to as for instant negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.
Slovak President Peter Pellegrini has introduced "instant" negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, in addition to "pressured territorial concessions". This was reported by Denník N and STVR, UNN stories.
Relating to peace, I believe we have to stay lifelike. At the moment, in all probability nobody in Europe amongst sane folks believes that it is going to be doable to realize peace with out some partial territorial losses for Ukraine,
– stated the Slovak president.
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In accordance with him, he based mostly his opinion on every day details about the state of affairs on the entrance.
He additionally believes that when the warfare in Ukraine ends, weapons and varied teams of individuals might get to Slovakia.
Pellegrini additionally referred to as on Ukraine and Russia to begin peace talks as quickly as doable.
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Slovakia has arrange a particular investigation workforce to verify the switch of army gear to Ukraine through the election interval. The investigation issues the actions of the Ministry of Protection concerning the switch of kit, together with S-300 and helicopters.
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Within the briefly occupied Melitopol, the Russian invaders organized “coaching periods” for 50 collaborators. Formally, the occasion was devoted to management improvement, however the true purpose was to coordinate the actions of traitors.
Within the briefly occupied Melitopol, a Russian carried out so-called coaching periods for collaborators from the occupying administrations. That is reported by the Heart of Nationwide Resistance, UNN experiences.
As much as 50 traitors had been delivered to the occasion. The occasion was organized by the Russian dictator's platform Senezh,
– the assertion mentioned.
The official function of the train was allegedly management improvement, however unofficially it was to coordinate the actions of collaborators.
It’s famous that although the listing of individuals is being hidden by the Russians, it’s identified to the Protection Forces.
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The occupation authorities have banned references to St. Nicholas and Santa Claus at school celebrations. As an alternative of Ukrainian traditions, Russian myths and tradition are being imposed on kids.
North Korean troops becoming a member of Russian assaults in Kursk, Zelensky says
Ukraine destroys Russian prepare with 40 gasoline tanks in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, supply claims
292 front-line clashes recorded over the previous day, Basic Employees stories
Two Russian oil tankers reportedly sink in Kerch Strait
North Korean troops open hearth on Russian unit, Ukraine's army intelligence claims
A "important quantity" of North Korean troopers have begun preventing alongside Russian forces in assault operations in Kursk Oblast, President Volodymyr Zelensky mentioned in his night deal with on Dec. 14.
Ukrainian and Western officers in fall 2024 warned that over 10,000 North Korean troops had amassed in Kursk Oblast, prepared to help Russia's try to oust Ukrainian forces within the area. The transfer represents an unprecedented escalation in Russia's conflict towards Ukraine.
"At the moment, we have already got preliminary knowledge that the Russians have begun to make use of North Korean troopers of their assaults — a big variety of them," Zelensky said in a video deal with.
"The Russians embody them in mixed items and use them in operations in Kursk Oblast."
North Korean troops haven’t but joined Russian forces in some other areas of the entrance, however this might change, Zelensky mentioned.
Zelensky additionally reported that North Korean items have sustained "noticeable losses."
Russian President Vladimir Putin has "dragged one other state into this conflict," Zelensky mentioned.
"And if this isn’t escalation, then what’s the escalation that so many have been speaking about?"
The first clashes between North Korean and Ukrainian troops in Kursk Oblast had been reported in early November. Zelensky reported on Dec. 1 that North Korean troopers had already been killed preventing for Russia, however didn’t specify figures.
Moscow and Pyongyang have deepened their alliance over the course of the full-scale conflict. The 2 nations signed a defense treaty in June, requiring both state to render army assist to the opposite within the occasion of an assault.
North Korea has reportedly offered Russia with over 100 ballistic missiles and 5 million artillery shells. In change, Moscow has allegedly given Pyongyang economic support and help with its nuclear weapons program.
Ukrainain forces launched a shock offensive into Kursk Oblast in August. Russia started a counterattack in September and has reportedly taken back 40% of the territory initially captured by Ukraine.
Ukraine destroys Russian prepare with 40 gasoline tanks in Zaporizhzhia Obalst, supply claims
Ukrainian intelligence companies destroyed a Russian prepare carrying 40 gasoline tanks within the Russian-occupied a part of Zaporizhzhia Oblast on Dec. 14, an intelligence supply advised the Kyiv Unbiased.
The supply mentioned that the goal of the operation was to disrupt a provide line used to move gasoline from Crimea to Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
The operation was carried out collectively by the Safety Service of Ukraine (SBU), the Ukrainian military's Tavria Group, the Army Intelligence Company (HUR), and the Particular Operations Forces (SSO).
The operation started with the SBU organizing a sabotage mission to destroy railroad tracks close to the village of Oleksiivka within the Bilmak district, the supply mentioned.
Because the prepare carrying 40 gasoline tanks was shifting alongside the tracks, an explosion derailed the prepare, and a few of the tanks ignited, in keeping with the supply.
Utilizing HIMARS rockets, the Ukrainian forces focused the locomotive and the outermost automobiles, stopping Russian forces from ripping aside the tanks and saving a few of the gasoline.
The operation resulted within the full destruction of the locomotive and 40 gasoline tanks, successfully crippling a key provide line to Russian forces within the area and rendering the focused rail line inoperable, the supply mentioned.
The operation follows one other alleged operation by the Atesh partisan group, which mentioned it had sabotaged a key railway in Zaporizhzhia Oblast on Nov. 16, knocking out electrical gear and disrupting Russia's army provide chain.
Ukraine has been strengthening its defensive positions close to town of Zaporizhzhia in anticipation of a possible Russian offensive within the area. Native authorities, together with the citys' mayor, Oleksandr Fedorov, have confirmed the continuing building of multi-level fortifications designed to bolster town’s protection.
This effort comes amid rising considerations over Russian army actions within the area. On Nov. 25, President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine is carefully monitoring Russian troop actions in southern Ukraine, noting that the specter of a renewed offensive stays excessive.
The escalation within the south follows a broader development of intense army exercise, with Russia additionally concentrating its efforts alongside the eastern front. In Donetsk Oblast, Russian forces have been pushing aggressively towards key cities resembling Pokrovsk and Kurakhove, aiming to interrupt via Ukrainian defenses.
292 front-line clashes recorded over the previous day, Basic Employees stories
A complete of 292 fight clashes had been recorded alongside the intensive jap entrance line on Dec. 14, in keeping with a brand new operational abstract from the Basic Employees of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Russian forces proceed their assaults using various weaponry and ways to strike Ukrainian positions, with a concentrated concentrate on Kharkiv, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson oblasts.
In response to the report, Russian forces carried out one missile strike, using two missiles geared toward Ukrainian unit positions and settlements.
In addition they carried out 61 aviation strikes, involving 99 Managed Aerial Bombs (KABs), over 5,000 artillery shelling incidents, together with 158 rocket salvo system assaults, and deployed greater than 3,000 kamikaze drones throughout numerous areas.
In response, the Protection Forces carried out 35 focused strikes towards Russian troop concentrations, armaments, and army gear.
These efforts resulted within the destruction of 1 unmanned aerial car (UAV) management level, three artillery techniques, and two air protection techniques.
Ukrainian forces efficiently defended their positions and repelled quite a few enemy assaults throughout a number of areas, together with Kupiansk, Lyman, and Pokrovsk. In these areas, Ukrainian defenders thwarted 52 assaults. Different key places, resembling Toretsk, Kurakhiv, Kramatorsk, and Siversk, additionally noticed important resistance.
Regardless of these official updates, Stanislav Buniatov, a platoon commander of the twenty fourth Separate Assault Battalion Aidar, expressed considerations in regards to the scenario in Kurakhiv on his Telegram channel, stating, "The benefit in manpower and firepower is a number of; in such situations, it is extremely troublesome, one may say unrealistic, to carry protection in dense building."
These considerations had been echoed by DeepState, which reported on its Telegram channel that, as of Dec. 15, Russian forces had captured town council in Kurakhiv and raised their flag over it.
Within the northern areas of Volynsk and Polisk, the operational scenario stays secure, with no indicators of offensive group formations by Russian forces.
The scenario on Dec. 15 confirmed a slight intensification in fight in comparison with yesterday, in keeping with knowledge shared by the Basic Employees. The variety of fight clashes elevated from 205 to 292, and Russian airstrikes rose from 38 on Dec. 13 to 61 on Dec. 14.
These updates observe reports of a dire scenario close to Pokrovsk in jap Ukraine, as Russian forces proceed to realize floor, placing extra stress on Ukrainian defenses.
Current stories point out that Russian troops have efficiently superior to key places, and Ukrainian forces are struggling to carry the road towards a well-equipped and bigger Russian army, regardless of efforts to recapture misplaced positions.
Two Russian oil tankers reportedly sink in Kerch Strait
Two Russian tankers have suffered important injury within the Kerch Strait as a result of extreme climate situations and have already sunk, Russian media shops Mash and Baza reported on Dec. 15.
Russia's Emergency Conditions Ministry additionally reported that the tankers, Volgoneft 212 and Volgoneft 239, had been broken.
Each vessels had been carrying roughly 4,000 tons of gasoline oil on board every, in keeping with Baza.
The Volgoneft 212 has 13 crew members aboard, whereas the Volgoneft 239 has 14. Each crews have requested help.
In response, Russia's Emergency Conditions Ministry said {that a} Mi-8 helicopter with rescuers was deployed and that 13 sailors had been evacuated from the Volgoneft-212, however one in every of them had died.
The ministry has primarily centered on ongoing rescue operations, providing few particulars on the present situation of the tankers.
In response to eyewitness accounts reported by Mash, the Volgoneft-212 was minimize in half by waves close to the coast of Kerch, whereas the Volgoneft-139 sank inside minutes after waves created a gap within the hull, inflicting a crack that cut up the ship in two.
Mash reported that each tankers had been constructed round 50 years in the past and had been rapidly transformed within the Nineteen Nineties from full-fledged tankers to "river-sea" class vessels.
The rushed modifications included reducing the ships in half, discarding the middle, and welding the bow and stern collectively, leaving a big seam that failed below the influence of highly effective waves. This seam in the end cut up aside, contributing to the vessels’ sinking.
Baza reported that investigators have opened two felony instances following the sinking of the tankers, although this has not been confirmed by official sources.
Russian-occupied Crimea is house to the Russian Black Sea Fleet however profitable Ukrainian strikes on Crimea have forced Moscow to relocate a lot of its naval forces from the peninsula to the Russian port metropolis of Novorossiysk.
Ukraine has repeatedly struck Russia's vessels for the reason that starting of the full-scale invasion. Round 30% of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet is misplaced or disabled, in keeping with the Ukrainian army.
North Korean troops open hearth on Russian unit, Ukraine's army intelligence claims
North Korean troops preventing alongside Russian forces in Kursk Oblast killed eight members of a Russian unit in a "pleasant hearth" assault, Ukraine's army intelligence company (HUR) claimed on Dec. 14.
Earlier within the day, President Volodymyr Zelensky reported {that a} "significant number" of North Korean troops had joined Russian assault operations within the Kursk area.
Whereas engaged in fight in Kursk Oblast, a gaggle of North Korean troopers opened hearth on members of the Chechen Akhmat unit preventing for Russia, HUR reportedthrough its official Telegram channel. The assault allegedly killed eight Russian troopers.
The Kyiv Unbiased was unable to confirm the report.
HUR mentioned the incident was the results of the language barrier between Russian and North Korean troops, which continues to be a "troublesome impediment" on the battlefield.
An estimated 200 servicemembers preventing with Russian and North Korean items have been killed as of Dec. 14, HUR claimed.
Zelensky beforehand introduced that North Korean personnel had begun incurring "noticeable losses," however didn’t present a determine.
Ukrainian and Western officers in fall 2024 warned that over 10,000 North Korean troops had amassed in Kursk Oblast, prepared to help Russia's try to oust Ukrainian forces within the area.
The Russian army has instituted particular protocols in locations the place North Korean personnel are positioned, HUR mentioned. Russian troopers should endure inspections earlier than coming into these areas, and their telephones and digital gadgets are confiscated.
The first direct clashes between North Korean and Ukrainian troops in Kursk Oblast had been reported in early November. In response to Zelensky, North Korean personnel haven’t been deployed to some other areas of the entrance, however that would change sooner or later.
Within the frontline, 214 fight engagements had been registered, most of them within the Siversk, Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors. The enemy carried out 34 air strikes and launched 606 kamikaze drones throughout the territory of Ukraine.
Because the starting of the day on December 15, 214 fight engagements had been recorded on the Russian-Ukrainian entrance. Many of the preventing passed off within the Siversk, Kurakhove, Pokrovske and Vremivske instructions. That is acknowledged within the report of the Normal Employees as of twenty-two:00 on 15.12.2024, UNN studies.
The Russian invaders launched one missile (2 rockets) and 34 air strikes (53 drones) on the territory of Ukraine. As well as, 606 kamikaze drones had been used and greater than 3,400 assaults had been made on the positions of our troops and populated areas,
– the assertion reads.
Within the Kharkiv sector, the enemy stormed our positions close to Vysoka Yaruga, Vovchansk and Tykhyne. 9 assaults had been repelled by the protection forces, and one firefight is ongoing.
The enemy's losses within the sector to this point amounted to 90 troops killed and wounded, 4 automobiles, 9 UAVs and a unit of enemy particular gear had been destroyed; three automobiles and one artillery system had been additionally broken.
Kupyansk sector: the enemy performed offensive actions close to Zahryzove and Lozova. Three battles had been accomplished, one remains to be ongoing.
Within the Liman sector, Russian invaders stormed the positions of the Protection Forces 18 occasions close to Novoyehorivka, Hrekivka, Terny, Tverdokhlibove and Nadiya. Ukrainian defenders stopped 15 enemy assaults, three firefights are nonetheless ongoing.
Siverskyi sector: the enemy stormed our positions 33 occasions close to Bilohorivka, Verkhnekamianske, Ivan-Daryivka and Vyymka, preventing is at present ongoing in 17 areas.
Within the Kramatorsk sector, the occupants attacked 3 times within the areas of Chasovyi Yar and Stupochky, all makes an attempt to advance had been stopped by Ukrainian troops.
Within the Toretsk sector , the enemy carried out 11 assault operations with the help of bomber plane. The invaders stormed the positions of Ukrainian items close to Toretsk and Shcherbynivka. Seven of the aggressor's assaults had been repelled, 4 clashes are nonetheless ongoing.
Pokrovsk sector: because the starting of the day the enemy attacked 27 occasions within the areas of Myroliubivka, Promin, Lysivka, Dachanske, Zelene, Pishchane and Novooleynivka. Our defenders repelled 16 assaults, 11 fight engagements are nonetheless ongoing.
Based on the obtainable knowledge, the enemy's losses to this point in the present day amounted to 362 servicemen killed and wounded; two tanks, six automobiles, an ATGM and a UAV management antenna had been destroyed by Ukrainian defenders.
Within the Kurakhove sector, the invaders attacked 31 occasions close to Staryi Terny, Sontsivka, Zorya, Kurakhove and Uspenivka. 23 assaults have already been repelled, and the preventing continues.
Within the Vremivsk sector, preventing continues close to Sukhi Yaly, Rozlyv, Zelenivka and Makarivka. Within the areas of Kostyantynopolske, Trudove, Novyi Komar, and Novosilka, Ukrainian defenders repelled 23 enemy assaults.
Within the Prydniprovsky sector, the Ukrainian Protection Forces stopped three makes an attempt by the occupants to assault our positions.
Within the Kursk area, our defenders repelled 26 enemy assaults, and the invaders proceed to assault.
There have been no main adjustments in different areas.
Russians conduct lively assault operations on the southeastern outskirts of Kurakhove and use subversive reconnaissance teams – Normal StaffDec 15 2024, 07:36 PM • 6155 views
In line with the Basic Employees, a lot of the combating was recorded within the Siverske, Kurakhove, Pokrovske and Vremivske instructions. Ukrainian forces repelled 11 assaults, and combating continues in 17 places.
For the reason that starting of the day, 152 fight engagements befell, with the most important variety of fight incidents recorded within the Siverske, Kurakhove, Pokrovske and Vremivske sectors.
That is evidenced by the information of the Basic Employees as of 16.00 on 12/15/2024, UNN stories.
The scenario on the entrance line stays tense. Ukraine's protection forces are making each effort to disrupt the Russian offensive, inflicting losses in personnel and gear.
There have been 152 fight engagements for the reason that starting of the day. A lot of the combating was recorded within the Siversk, Kurakhove, Pokrovske and Vremivske sectors.
Enemy artillery and mortars shelled communities in Sumy and Chernihiv areas, together with Bleshnya, Porozok and Slavgorod.
Within the Kharkiv sector, the enemy tried to place strain on Ukrainian models close to Vysoka Yaruga, in Vovchansk and within the space of Tykhy, launching 9 assaults, one in all which is ongoing. Baranivka and Shopyne got here underneath air strikes.
Within the Kupyansk sector, the enemy attacked Ukrainian troops' positions 4 instances close to Zahryzove and Lozova, the place three firefights are ongoing.
Within the Liman sector, the Russian military carried out seven assaults close to Novoyehorivka, Hrekivka, Terny, Tverdokhlibove and Nadiya, with one engagement nonetheless ongoing.
Within the Siversky sector, Ukrainian troops repelled ten assaults, and 14 extra firefights are ongoing within the areas of Bilohorivka, Verkhnekamianske, Ivan-Daryivka and Vyymka. Siversk got here underneath air strikes.
Within the Kramatorsk sector, the enemy attacked 3 times close to Chasovyi Yar and Stupochky, and within the Toretsk sector, seven assaults have been registered close to Toretsk and Shcherbynivka, two of which have already been repelled. Krymske got here underneath air strikes.
Within the Pokrovsky sector, the occupants carried out 20 assaults within the areas of Myroliubivka, Promen, Lysivka, Dachanske, Zelene, Pishchane and Novooleynivka. Ukrainian troops repelled 13 of them, and 7 extra engagements are ongoing.
Within the Kurakhove sector, the enemy attacked 23 instances close to Staryi Terny, Sontsivka, Zorya, Kurakhove and Uspenivka. 15 assaults have been repelled, combating continues.
Within the Vremivsk sector, 13 fight engagements have been registered, 12 enemy assaults have been repelled.
Within the Orikhivsk sector, the occupants are shelling civilian infrastructure.
Within the Prydniprovsky sector, the enemy tried to storm twice, however with out success.
The operation in Kursk area continues: the enemy is being attacked by its personal aviation and artillery. In whole, Ukrainian forces repelled 11 assaults, combating continues at 17 places.
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As a consequence of heavy losses, the Russians might use North Korean troopers within the East.
The Kyiv IndependentAndrea Januta
